Subtract 15/7 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2 1/7
42/4 - 15/7 is 117/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
42/4 = 42 × 7/4 × 7 = 294/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
15/7 = 15 × 4/7 × 4 = 60/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/28 - 60/28 = 294 - 60/28 = 234/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/14
- In mixed form: 85/14
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