Subtract 10/20 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 10/20
42/4 - 10/20 is 10/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
42/4 = 42 × 5/4 × 5 = 210/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
10/20 = 10 × 1/20 × 1 = 10/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/20 - 10/20 = 210 - 10/20 = 200/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/1
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