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Subtract 3/42 from 32/35

32/35 - 3/42 is 59/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    32/35 = 32 × 6/35 × 6 = 192/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/210 - 15/210 = 192 - 15/210 = 177/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/70

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