Subtract 9/42 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 9/42
72/35 - 9/42 is 129/70.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/210 - 45/210 = 432 - 45/210 = 387/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/70
- In mixed form: 159/70
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