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Subtract 5/42 from 35/25

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 5/42

35/25 - 5/42 is 269/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    35/25 = 35 × 42/25 × 42 = 1470/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    5/42 = 5 × 25/42 × 25 = 125/1050
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/1050 - 125/1050 = 1470 - 125/1050 = 1345/1050
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/210
  6. In mixed form: 159/210

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