Subtract 4/42 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 4/42
20/10 - 4/42 is 40/21.
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,
20/10 = 20 × 21/10 × 21 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 20/210 = 420 - 20/210 = 400/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
- In mixed form: 119/21
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