Subtract 63/42 from 12/35
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 1 21/42
12/35 - 63/42 is -81/70.
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,
63/42 = 63 × 5/42 × 5 = 315/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/210 - 315/210 = 72 - 315/210 = -243/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/70
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