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Subtract 2/42 from 35/5

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 2/42

35/5 - 2/42 is 146/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    35/5 = 35 × 42/5 × 42 = 1470/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/210 - 10/210 = 1470 - 10/210 = 1460/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/21
  6. In mixed form: 620/21

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