Subtract 10/75 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 10/75
42/9 - 10/75 is 68/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
10/75 = 10 × 3/75 × 3 = 30/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/225 - 30/225 = 1050 - 30/225 = 1020/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/15
- In mixed form: 48/15
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