Subtract 12/70 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 12/70
42/12 - 12/70 is 233/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
42/12 = 42 × 35/12 × 35 = 1470/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
12/70 = 12 × 6/70 × 6 = 72/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/420 - 72/420 = 1470 - 72/420 = 1398/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/70
- In mixed form: 323/70
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