Subtract 9/70 from 42/40
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 9/70
42/40 - 9/70 is 129/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/280 - 36/280 = 294 - 36/280 = 258/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/140
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