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Subtract 9/35 from 42/5

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 9/35

42/5 - 9/35 is 57/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    42/5 = 42 × 7/5 × 7 = 294/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    9/35 = 9 × 1/35 × 1 = 9/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/35 - 9/35 = 294 - 9/35 = 285/35
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/7
  6. In mixed form: 81/7

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