Subtract 42/6 from 2/10
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 7 0/6
2/10 - 42/6 is -34/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/30 - 210/30 = 6 - 210/30 = -204/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/5
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