Subtract 54/35 from 4/42
1st number: 4/42, 2nd number: 1 19/35
4/42 - 54/35 is -152/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
54/35 = 54 × 6/35 × 6 = 324/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/210 - 324/210 = 20 - 324/210 = -304/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -152/105
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