Subtract 2/42 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 2/42
54/5 - 2/42 is 1129/105.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/210 - 10/210 = 2268 - 10/210 = 2258/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1129/105
- In mixed form: 1079/105
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