Subtract 2/42 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 2/42
70/10 - 2/42 is 146/21.
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,
70/10 = 70 × 21/10 × 21 = 1470/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/210 - 10/210 = 1470 - 10/210 = 1460/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/21
- In mixed form: 620/21
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