Subtract 49/42 from 7/10
1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 1 7/42
7/10 - 49/42 is -7/15.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 21/10 × 21 = 147/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
49/42 = 49 × 5/42 × 5 = 245/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/210 - 245/210 = 147 - 245/210 = -98/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15
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