Subtract 4/6 from 2/42
2/42 - 4/6 is -13/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/42 - 28/42 = 2 - 28/42 = -26/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/21
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