Subtract 14/42 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 14/42
18/10 - 14/42 is 22/15.
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,
18/10 = 18 × 21/10 × 21 = 378/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/210 - 70/210 = 378 - 70/210 = 308/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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