Subtract 2/42 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 2/42
36/10 - 2/42 is 373/105.
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,
36/10 = 36 × 21/10 × 21 = 756/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/210 - 10/210 = 756 - 10/210 = 746/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/105
- In mixed form: 358/105
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