Subtract 12/42 from 1/28
1/28 - 12/42 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
12/42 = 12 × 2/42 × 2 = 24/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/84 - 24/84 = 3 - 24/84 = -21/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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