Subtract 32/42 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 32/42
63/10 - 32/42 is 1163/210.
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,
63/10 = 63 × 21/10 × 21 = 1323/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/210 - 160/210 = 1323 - 160/210 = 1163/210 - In mixed form: 5113/210
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