Subtract 25/42 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 25/42
98/10 - 25/42 is 1933/210.
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,
98/10 = 98 × 21/10 × 21 = 2058/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/210 - 125/210 = 2058 - 125/210 = 1933/210 - In mixed form: 943/210
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