Subtract 5/42 from 1/21
1/21 - 5/42 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
1/21 = 1 × 2/21 × 2 = 2/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/42 - 5/42 = 2 - 5/42 = -3/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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