Subtract 84/42 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 2 0/42
2/3 - 84/42 is -4/3.
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,
2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
84/42 = 84 × 1/42 × 1 = 84/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/42 - 84/42 = 28 - 84/42 = -56/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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