Subtract 42/5 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 8 2/5
35/3 - 42/5 is 49/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
35/3 = 35 × 5/3 × 5 = 175/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
42/5 = 42 × 3/5 × 3 = 126/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/15 - 126/15 = 175 - 126/15 = 49/15 - In mixed form: 34/15
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