Subtract 6/21 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 6/21
42/4 - 6/21 is 143/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
6/21 = 6 × 4/21 × 4 = 24/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/84 - 24/84 = 882 - 24/84 = 858/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/14
- In mixed form: 103/14
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