Subtract 12/42 from 24/35
24/35 - 12/42 is 2/5.
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,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/210 - 60/210 = 144 - 60/210 = 84/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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