Subtract 15/42 from 56/10
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 15/42
56/10 - 15/42 is 367/70.
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,
56/10 = 56 × 21/10 × 21 = 1176/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/210 - 75/210 = 1176 - 75/210 = 1101/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/70
- In mixed form: 517/70
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