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Subtract 42/27 from 10/42

1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 1 15/27

10/42 - 42/27 is -83/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 27 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    10/42 = 10 × 9/42 × 9 = 90/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    42/27 = 42 × 14/27 × 14 = 588/378
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/378 - 588/378 = 90 - 588/378 = -498/378
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/63

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