Subtract 42/35 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1 7/35
42 - 4235 is 45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
42 = 4 × 352 × 35 = 14070 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
4235 = 42 × 235 × 2 = 8470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14070 - 8470 = 140 - 8470 = 5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45
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