Subtract 12/21 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 12/21
42/10 - 12/21 is 127/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
42/10 = 42 × 21/10 × 21 = 882/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
12/21 = 12 × 10/21 × 10 = 120/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/210 - 120/210 = 882 - 120/210 = 762/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/35
- In mixed form: 322/35
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