Subtract 42/35 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1 7/35
12/2 - 42/35 is 24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
12/2 = 12 × 35/2 × 35 = 420/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
42/35 = 42 × 2/35 × 2 = 84/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/70 - 84/70 = 420 - 84/70 = 336/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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