Subtract 10/42 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 10/42
54/5 - 10/42 is 1109/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
54/5 = 54 × 42/5 × 42 = 2268/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/210 - 50/210 = 2268 - 50/210 = 2218/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1109/105
- In mixed form: 1059/105
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