Subtract 42/54 from 10/42
10/42 - 42/54 is -34/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
10/42 = 10 × 9/42 × 9 = 90/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
42/54 = 42 × 7/54 × 7 = 294/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/378 - 294/378 = 90 - 294/378 = -204/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/63
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