Subtract 12/42 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 12/42
10/2 - 12/42 is 33/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
10/2 = 10 × 21/2 × 21 = 210/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
12/42 = 12 × 1/42 × 1 = 12/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/42 - 12/42 = 210 - 12/42 = 198/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/7
- In mixed form: 45/7
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