Subtract 42/75 from 2/4
2/4 - 42/75 is -3/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/300 - 168/300 = 150 - 168/300 = -18/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/50
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