Subtract 42/40 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1 2/40
35/20 - 42/40 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
35/20 = 35 × 2/20 × 2 = 70/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
42/40 = 42 × 1/40 × 1 = 42/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/40 - 42/40 = 70 - 42/40 = 28/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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