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Subtract 42/35 from 24/4

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 1 7/35

24/4 - 42/35 is 24/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    24/4 = 24 × 35/4 × 35 = 840/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/140 - 168/140 = 840 - 168/140 = 672/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  6. In mixed form: 44/5

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