Subtract 21/45 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 21/45
42/4 - 21/45 is 301/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
42/4 = 42 × 45/4 × 45 = 1890/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/180 - 84/180 = 1890 - 84/180 = 1806/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/30
- In mixed form: 101/30
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