Subtract 42/30 from 35/40
1st number: 35/40, 2nd number: 1 12/30
35/40 - 42/30 is -21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/120 - 168/120 = 105 - 168/120 = -63/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40
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