Subtract 42/70 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 42/70
10/4 - 42/70 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
42/70 = 42 × 2/70 × 2 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 84/140 = 350 - 84/140 = 266/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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