Subtract 35/42 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 35/42
72/5 - 35/42 is 407/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
72/5 = 72 × 42/5 × 42 = 3024/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/210 - 175/210 = 3024 - 175/210 = 2849/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 407/30
- In mixed form: 1317/30
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