Subtract 27/42 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 27/42
45/10 - 27/42 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
45/10 = 45 × 21/10 × 21 = 945/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/210 - 135/210 = 945 - 135/210 = 810/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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