Subtract 1/72 from 42/70
42/70 - 1/72 is 211/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
42/70 = 42 × 36/70 × 36 = 1512/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
1/72 = 1 × 35/72 × 35 = 35/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/2520 - 35/2520 = 1512 - 35/2520 = 1477/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/360
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