Subtract 12/42 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 12/42
35/30 - 12/42 is 37/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/210 - 60/210 = 245 - 60/210 = 185/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/42
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