Subtract 21/35 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 21/35
45/10 - 21/35 is 39/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
45/10 = 45 × 7/10 × 7 = 315/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
21/35 = 21 × 2/35 × 2 = 42/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/70 - 42/70 = 315 - 42/70 = 273/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/10
- In mixed form: 39/10
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