Subtract 2/42 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 2/42
72/15 - 2/42 is 499/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
72/15 = 72 × 14/15 × 14 = 1008/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/210 - 10/210 = 1008 - 10/210 = 998/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 499/105
- In mixed form: 479/105
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