Subtract 2/35 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2/35
42/8 - 2/35 is 727/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/280 - 16/280 = 1470 - 16/280 = 1454/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 727/140
- In mixed form: 527/140
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