Subtract 42/35 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 7/35
2/3 - 42/35 is -8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
2/3 = 2 × 35/3 × 35 = 70/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
42/35 = 42 × 3/35 × 3 = 126/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/105 - 126/105 = 70 - 126/105 = -56/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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