Subtract 10/42 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 10/42
40/30 - 10/42 is 23/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 50/210 = 280 - 50/210 = 230/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/21
- In mixed form: 12/21
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