Subtract 21/75 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 21/75
42/4 - 21/75 is 511/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
42/4 = 42 × 75/4 × 75 = 3150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
21/75 = 21 × 4/75 × 4 = 84/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/300 - 84/300 = 3150 - 84/300 = 3066/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 511/50
- In mixed form: 1011/50
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