Subtract 70/4 from 10/42
1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 17 2/4
10/42 - 70/4 is -725/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 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 4 × 21 = 84,
70/4 = 70 × 21/4 × 21 = 1470/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/84 - 1470/84 = 20 - 1470/84 = -1450/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -725/42
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