Subtract 1/42 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1/42
42/15 - 1/42 is 583/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
42/15 = 42 × 14/15 × 14 = 588/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/210 - 5/210 = 588 - 5/210 = 583/210 - In mixed form: 2163/210
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