Subtract 9/12 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 9/12
42/10 - 9/12 is 69/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
42/10 = 42 × 6/10 × 6 = 252/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/60 - 45/60 = 252 - 45/60 = 207/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/20
- In mixed form: 39/20
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