Subtract 21/42 from 96/35
1st number: 2 26/35, 2nd number: 21/42
96/35 - 21/42 is 157/70.
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,
96/35 = 96 × 6/35 × 6 = 576/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
21/42 = 21 × 5/42 × 5 = 105/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/210 - 105/210 = 576 - 105/210 = 471/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/70
- In mixed form: 217/70
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