Subtract 24/35 from 90/42, Solve 2 6/42

Subtract 24/35 from 90/42

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 24/35

90/42 - 24/35 is 51/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
90/42 = 90 × 5/42 × 5 = 450/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/210 - 144/210 = 450 - 144/210 = 306/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35

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