Subtract 42/70 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 42/70
45/12 - 42/70 is 63/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
45/12 = 45 × 35/12 × 35 = 1575/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
42/70 = 42 × 6/70 × 6 = 252/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/420 - 252/420 = 1575 - 252/420 = 1323/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
- In mixed form: 33/20
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