Subtract 35/42 from 70/80
70/80 - 35/42 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
70/80 = 70 × 21/80 × 21 = 1470/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
35/42 = 35 × 40/42 × 40 = 1400/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/1680 - 1400/1680 = 1470 - 1400/1680 = 70/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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