Subtract 10/42 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 10/42
80/15 - 10/42 is 107/21.
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,
80/15 = 80 × 14/15 × 14 = 1120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/210 - 50/210 = 1120 - 50/210 = 1070/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/21
- In mixed form: 52/21
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