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Subtract 3/42 from 35/60

35/60 - 3/42 is 43/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 42 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    3/42 = 3 × 10/42 × 10 = 30/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/420 - 30/420 = 245 - 30/420 = 215/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/84

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