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Subtract 45/42 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 1 3/42

10/2 - 45/42 is 55/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    10/2 = 10 × 21/2 × 21 = 210/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    45/42 = 45 × 1/42 × 1 = 45/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/42 - 45/42 = 210 - 45/42 = 165/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/14
  6. In mixed form: 313/14

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