Subtract 21/75 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 21/75
42/10 - 21/75 is 98/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
42/10 = 42 × 15/10 × 15 = 630/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
21/75 = 21 × 2/75 × 2 = 42/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/150 - 42/150 = 630 - 42/150 = 588/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/25
- In mixed form: 323/25
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