Subtract 42/40 from 12/35
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 1 2/40
12/35 - 42/40 is -99/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/280 - 294/280 = 96 - 294/280 = -198/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/140
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