Subtract 36/48 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 36/48
42/10 - 36/48 is 69/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/240 - 180/240 = 1008 - 180/240 = 828/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/20
- In mixed form: 39/20
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