Subtract 63/45 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 18/45
42/10 - 63/45 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
63/45 = 63 × 2/45 × 2 = 126/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/90 - 126/90 = 378 - 126/90 = 252/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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