Subtract 7/42 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 7/42
75/10 - 7/42 is 22/3.
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,
75/10 = 75 × 21/10 × 21 = 1575/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/210 - 35/210 = 1575 - 35/210 = 1540/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
- In mixed form: 71/3
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