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Subtract 3/35 from 42/24

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3/35

42/24 - 3/35 is 233/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    3/35 = 3 × 24/35 × 24 = 72/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/840 - 72/840 = 1470 - 72/840 = 1398/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/140
  6. In mixed form: 193/140

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