Subtract 32/4 from 1/42
1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 8 0/4
1/42 - 32/4 is -335/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
1/42 = 1 × 2/42 × 2 = 2/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
32/4 = 32 × 21/4 × 21 = 672/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/84 - 672/84 = 2 - 672/84 = -670/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -335/42
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