Subtract 7/10 from 9/42
9/42 - 7/10 is -17/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
7/10 = 7 × 21/10 × 21 = 147/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/210 - 147/210 = 45 - 147/210 = -102/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/35
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