Subtract 9/42 from 56/35
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 9/42
56/35 - 9/42 is 97/70.
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,
56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/210 - 45/210 = 336 - 45/210 = 291/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/70
- In mixed form: 127/70
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