Subtract 7/12 from 2/42
2/42 - 7/12 is -15/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/84 - 49/84 = 4 - 49/84 = -45/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/28
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