Subtract 9/42 from 2/10
2/10 - 9/42 is -1/70.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 21/10 × 21 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/210 - 45/210 = 42 - 45/210 = -3/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/70
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