Subtract 42/10 from 4/72
1st number: 4/72, 2nd number: 4 2/10
4/72 - 42/10 is -373/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
42/10 = 42 × 36/10 × 36 = 1512/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/360 - 1512/360 = 20 - 1512/360 = -1492/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -373/90
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