Subtract 40/28 from 10/42
1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 1 12/28
10/42 - 40/28 is -25/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
10/42 = 10 × 2/42 × 2 = 20/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
40/28 = 40 × 3/28 × 3 = 120/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/84 - 120/84 = 20 - 120/84 = -100/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/21
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