Subtract 10/42 from 72/63
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 10/42
72/63 - 10/42 is 19/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
72/63 = 72 × 2/63 × 2 = 144/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
10/42 = 10 × 3/42 × 3 = 30/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/126 - 30/126 = 144 - 30/126 = 114/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/21
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