Subtract 14/6 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2 2/6
42/10 - 14/6 is 28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
14/6 = 14 × 5/6 × 5 = 70/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/30 - 70/30 = 126 - 70/30 = 56/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/15
- In mixed form: 113/15
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