Subtract 30/35 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 30/35
42/28 - 30/35 is 9/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
30/35 = 30 × 4/35 × 4 = 120/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 120/140 = 210 - 120/140 = 90/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14
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