Subtract 10/42 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 10/42
15/10 - 10/42 is 53/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
15/10 = 15 × 21/10 × 21 = 315/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/210 - 50/210 = 315 - 50/210 = 265/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/42
- In mixed form: 111/42
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