Subtract 7/42 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 7/42
24/10 - 7/42 is 67/30.
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,
24/10 = 24 × 21/10 × 21 = 504/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/210 - 35/210 = 504 - 35/210 = 469/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/30
- In mixed form: 27/30
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