Answers

Subtract 2/35 from 42/30

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 2/35

42/30 - 2/35 is 47/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/210 - 12/210 = 294 - 12/210 = 282/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/35
6. In mixed form: 112/35

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