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Subtract 1/75 from 42/10

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1/75

42/10 - 1/75 is 314/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    42/10 = 42 × 15/10 × 15 = 630/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/150 - 2/150 = 630 - 2/150 = 628/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/75
  6. In mixed form: 414/75

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