Subtract 42/20 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 2 2/20
35/3 - 42/20 is 287/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
35/3 = 35 × 20/3 × 20 = 700/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/60 - 126/60 = 700 - 126/60 = 574/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/30
- In mixed form: 917/30
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