Subtract 15/50 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 15/50
42/10 - 15/50 is 39/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
42/10 = 42 × 5/10 × 5 = 210/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/50 - 15/50 = 210 - 15/50 = 195/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/10
- In mixed form: 39/10
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