Subtract 21/35 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 21/35
42/4 - 21/35 is 99/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/140 - 84/140 = 1470 - 84/140 = 1386/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/10
- In mixed form: 99/10
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