Subtract 42/10 from 2/84
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 4 2/10
2/84 - 42/10 is -877/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
42/10 = 42 × 42/10 × 42 = 1764/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/420 - 1764/420 = 10 - 1764/420 = -1754/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -877/210
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