Subtract 42/7 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 6 0/7
2/3 - 42/7 is -16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
2/3 = 2 × 7/3 × 7 = 14/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
42/7 = 42 × 3/7 × 3 = 126/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/21 - 126/21 = 14 - 126/21 = -112/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/3
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