Subtract 2/5 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 2/5
42/28 - 2/5 is 11/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
2/5 = 2 × 28/5 × 28 = 56/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 56/140 = 210 - 56/140 = 154/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
- In mixed form: 11/10
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