Subtract 10/42 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 10/42
2710 - 1042 is 517210.
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,
2710 = 27 × 2110 × 21 = 567210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1042 = 10 × 542 × 5 = 50210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567210 - 50210 = 567 - 50210 = 517210 - In mixed form: 297210
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