Subtract 20/18 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 2/18
42/10 - 20/18 is 139/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/90 - 100/90 = 378 - 100/90 = 278/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/45
- In mixed form: 34/45
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