Subtract 27/48 from 42/10, Solve 4 2/10

Subtract 27/48 from 42/10

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 27/48

42/10 - 27/48 is 291/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
42/10 = 42 × 24/10 × 24 = 1008/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/240 - 135/240 = 1008 - 135/240 = 873/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/80
In mixed form: 351/80

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