Subtract 10/21 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 10/21
4225 - 1021 is 632525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
4225 = 42 × 2125 × 21 = 882525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
1021 = 10 × 2521 × 25 = 250525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882525 - 250525 = 882 - 250525 = 632525 - In mixed form: 1107525
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