Subtract 10/21 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 10/21
4510 - 1021 is 16942.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
4510 = 45 × 2110 × 21 = 945210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
1021 = 10 × 1021 × 10 = 100210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945210 - 100210 = 945 - 100210 = 845210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16942
- In mixed form: 4142
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