Subtract 42/21 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 2 0/21
12/10 - 42/21 is -4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
12/10 = 12 × 21/10 × 21 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
42/21 = 42 × 10/21 × 10 = 420/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/210 - 420/210 = 252 - 420/210 = -168/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5
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