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Subtract 3/14 from 10/42

10/42 - 3/14 is 1/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    10/42 = 10 × 1/42 × 1 = 10/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/42 - 9/42 = 10 - 9/42 = 1/42

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