Subtract 24/63 from 2/42
2/42 - 24/63 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/126 - 48/126 = 6 - 48/126 = -42/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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