Subtract 4/42 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 4/42
21/10 - 4/42 is 421/210.
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,
21/10 = 21 × 21/10 × 21 = 441/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/210 - 20/210 = 441 - 20/210 = 421/210 - In mixed form: 21/210
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