Subtract 12/10 from 42/7
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 1 2/10
42/7 - 12/10 is 24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
42/7 = 42 × 10/7 × 10 = 420/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/70 - 84/70 = 420 - 84/70 = 336/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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