Subtract 12/42 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 12/42
42/10 - 12/42 is 137/35.
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,
42/10 = 42 × 21/10 × 21 = 882/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/210 - 60/210 = 882 - 60/210 = 822/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/35
- In mixed form: 332/35
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