Subtract 3/72 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3/72
42/10 - 3/72 is 499/120.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/360 - 15/360 = 1512 - 15/360 = 1497/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 499/120
- In mixed form: 419/120
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