Subtract 18/72 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 18/72
42/10 - 18/72 is 79/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
42/10 = 42 × 36/10 × 36 = 1512/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/360 - 90/360 = 1512 - 90/360 = 1422/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/20
- In mixed form: 319/20
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