Subtract 6/49 from 10/42
10/42 - 6/49 is 17/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
10/42 = 10 × 7/42 × 7 = 70/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
6/49 = 6 × 6/49 × 6 = 36/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/294 - 36/294 = 70 - 36/294 = 34/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/147
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