Subtract 42/35 from 3/5
1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 1 7/35
3/5 - 42/35 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
3/5 = 3 × 7/5 × 7 = 21/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
42/35 = 42 × 1/35 × 1 = 42/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/35 - 42/35 = 21 - 42/35 = -21/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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