Subtract 5/42 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 5/42
54/35 - 5/42 is 299/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
54/35 = 54 × 6/35 × 6 = 324/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/210 - 25/210 = 324 - 25/210 = 299/210 - In mixed form: 189/210
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