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Subtract 42/12 from 35/5

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 3 6/12

35/5 - 42/12 is 7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/60 - 210/60 = 420 - 210/60 = 210/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  6. In mixed form: 31/2

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