Subtract 36/42 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 36/42
84/10 - 36/42 is 264/35.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 21/10 × 21 = 1764/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/210 - 180/210 = 1764 - 180/210 = 1584/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 264/35
- In mixed form: 719/35
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