Subtract 6/84 from 1/42
1/42 - 6/84 is -1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 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 84 × 1 = 84,
6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/84 - 6/84 = 2 - 6/84 = -4/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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