Subtract 35/42 from 1/3
13 - 3542 is -12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
13 = 1 × 143 × 14 = 1442 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
3542 = 35 × 142 × 1 = 3542 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1442 - 3542 = 14 - 3542 = -2142 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12
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