Subtract 9/42 from 5/10
510 - 942 is 27.
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,
510 = 5 × 2110 × 21 = 105210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
942 = 9 × 542 × 5 = 45210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105210 - 45210 = 105 - 45210 = 60210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27
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