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Subtract 9/84 from 42/10

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 9/84

42/10 - 9/84 is 573/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
    42/10 = 42 × 42/10 × 42 = 1764/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    9/84 = 9 × 5/84 × 5 = 45/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/420 - 45/420 = 1764 - 45/420 = 1719/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 573/140
  6. In mixed form: 413/140

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