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Subtract 3/35 from 42/3

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 3/35

42/3 - 3/35 is 487/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    42/3 = 42 × 35/3 × 35 = 1470/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    3/35 = 3 × 3/35 × 3 = 9/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/105 - 9/105 = 1470 - 9/105 = 1461/105
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 487/35
  6. In mixed form: 1332/35

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