Subtract 64/27 from 10/42
1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 2 10/27
10/42 - 64/27 is -403/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
10/42 = 10 × 9/42 × 9 = 90/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
64/27 = 64 × 14/27 × 14 = 896/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/378 - 896/378 = 90 - 896/378 = -806/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -403/189
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