Subtract 45/42 from 12/35
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 1 3/42
12/35 - 45/42 is -51/70.
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,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/210 - 225/210 = 72 - 225/210 = -153/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/70
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