Subtract 45/84 from 35/42
35/42 - 45/84 is 25/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
35/42 = 35 × 2/42 × 2 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/84 - 45/84 = 70 - 45/84 = 25/84
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