Subtract 8/35 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 8/35
42/28 - 8/35 is 89/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 32/140 = 210 - 32/140 = 178/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/70
- In mixed form: 119/70
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