Subtract 16/15 from 10/42
1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 1 1/15
10/42 - 16/15 is -29/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
16/15 = 16 × 14/15 × 14 = 224/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/210 - 224/210 = 50 - 224/210 = -174/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/35
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