Subtract 7/42 from 2/27
2/27 - 7/42 is -5/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
2/27 = 2 × 14/27 × 14 = 28/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
7/42 = 7 × 9/42 × 9 = 63/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/378 - 63/378 = 28 - 63/378 = -35/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/54
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