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Subtract 1/42 from 10/5

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1/42

10/5 - 1/42 is 83/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    10/5 = 10 × 42/5 × 42 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/210 - 5/210 = 420 - 5/210 = 415/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/42
  6. In mixed form: 141/42

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