Subtract 1/8 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1/8
42/35 - 1/8 is 43/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/280 - 35/280 = 336 - 35/280 = 301/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/40
- In mixed form: 13/40
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