Subtract 18/5 from 10/42
1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 3 3/5
10/42 - 18/5 is -353/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 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 5 × 42 = 210,
18/5 = 18 × 42/5 × 42 = 756/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/210 - 756/210 = 50 - 756/210 = -706/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -353/105
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