Subtract 8/42 from 81/35
1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 8/42
81/35 - 8/42 is 223/105.
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,
81/35 = 81 × 6/35 × 6 = 486/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/210 - 40/210 = 486 - 40/210 = 446/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/105
- In mixed form: 213/105
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