Subtract 40/35 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 5/35
42/15 - 40/35 is 58/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
42/15 = 42 × 7/15 × 7 = 294/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
40/35 = 40 × 3/35 × 3 = 120/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/105 - 120/105 = 294 - 120/105 = 174/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/35
- In mixed form: 123/35
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