Subtract 36/42 from 5/10
5/10 - 36/42 is -5/14.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 21/10 × 21 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/210 - 180/210 = 105 - 180/210 = -75/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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