Subtract 21/35 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 21/35
42/18 - 21/35 is 26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
42/18 = 42 × 35/18 × 35 = 1470/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
21/35 = 21 × 18/35 × 18 = 378/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/630 - 378/630 = 1470 - 378/630 = 1092/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
- In mixed form: 111/15
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