Subtract 2/42 from 36/35
1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 2/42
36/35 - 2/42 is 103/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
36/35 = 36 × 6/35 × 6 = 216/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/210 - 10/210 = 216 - 10/210 = 206/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/105
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