Subtract 72/42 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 1 30/42
4/10 - 72/42 is -46/35.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 21/10 × 21 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
72/42 = 72 × 5/42 × 5 = 360/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/210 - 360/210 = 84 - 360/210 = -276/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/35
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