Subtract 10/42 from 98/5
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 10/42
98/5 - 10/42 is 2033/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
98/5 = 98 × 42/5 × 42 = 4116/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/210 - 50/210 = 4116 - 50/210 = 4066/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2033/105
- In mixed form: 1938/105
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