Subtract 90/70 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 20/70
42/12 - 90/70 is 31/14.
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,
90/70 = 90 × 6/70 × 6 = 540/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/420 - 540/420 = 1470 - 540/420 = 930/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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