Subtract 4/35 from 15/42
15/42 - 4/35 is 17/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/210 - 24/210 = 75 - 24/210 = 51/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/70
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