Subtract 42/35 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 1 7/35
45/14 - 42/35 is 141/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
45/14 = 45 × 5/14 × 5 = 225/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
42/35 = 42 × 2/35 × 2 = 84/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/70 - 84/70 = 225 - 84/70 = 141/70 - In mixed form: 21/70
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