Subtract 42/10 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 4 2/10
35/2 - 42/10 is 133/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
35/2 = 35 × 5/2 × 5 = 175/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
42/10 = 42 × 1/10 × 1 = 42/10 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/10 - 42/10 = 175 - 42/10 = 133/10 - In mixed form: 133/10
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