Subtract 42/35 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 7/35
42/3 - 42/35 is 64/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
42/3 = 42 × 35/3 × 35 = 1470/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
42/35 = 42 × 3/35 × 3 = 126/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/105 - 126/105 = 1470 - 126/105 = 1344/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/5
- In mixed form: 124/5
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