Subtract 4/35 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 4/35
42/30 - 4/35 is 9/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/210 - 24/210 = 294 - 24/210 = 270/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
- In mixed form: 12/7
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