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Subtract 2/35 from 42/4

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2/35

42/4 - 2/35 is 731/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/140 - 8/140 = 1470 - 8/140 = 1462/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 731/70
  6. In mixed form: 1031/70

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