Subtract 1/12 from 42/70
42/70 - 1/12 is 31/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
42/70 = 42 × 6/70 × 6 = 252/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/420 - 35/420 = 252 - 35/420 = 217/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/60
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