Subtract 35/12 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2 11/12
42/4 - 35/12 is 91/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
42/4 = 42 × 3/4 × 3 = 126/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
35/12 = 35 × 1/12 × 1 = 35/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/12 - 35/12 = 126 - 35/12 = 91/12 - In mixed form: 77/12
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