Subtract 70/35 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2 0/35
42/12 - 70/35 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 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 35 × 12 = 420,
70/35 = 70 × 12/35 × 12 = 840/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/420 - 840/420 = 1470 - 840/420 = 630/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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