Subtract 18/42 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 18/42
10/6 - 18/42 is 26/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
10/6 = 10 × 7/6 × 7 = 70/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
18/42 = 18 × 1/42 × 1 = 18/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/42 - 18/42 = 70 - 18/42 = 52/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/21
- In mixed form: 15/21
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