Subtract 10/5 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 2 0/5
42/6 - 10/5 is 5/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
10/5 = 10 × 6/5 × 6 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/30 - 60/30 = 210 - 60/30 = 150/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/1
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