Subtract 40/28 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 12/28
42/10 - 40/28 is 97/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
42/10 = 42 × 14/10 × 14 = 588/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/140 - 200/140 = 588 - 200/140 = 388/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/35
- In mixed form: 227/35
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