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Subtract 5/42 from 10/4

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 5/42

10/4 - 5/42 is 50/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/84 - 10/84 = 210 - 10/84 = 200/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
  6. In mixed form: 28/21

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