Subtract 42/64 from 10/21
10/21 - 42/64 is -121/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
10/21 = 10 × 64/21 × 64 = 640/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
42/64 = 42 × 21/64 × 21 = 882/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/1344 - 882/1344 = 640 - 882/1344 = -242/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/672
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