Subtract 6/35 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 6/35
42/4 - 6/35 is 723/70.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/140 - 24/140 = 1470 - 24/140 = 1446/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 723/70
- In mixed form: 1023/70
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