Subtract 84/80 from 2/42
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 1 4/80
2/42 - 84/80 is -421/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
2/42 = 2 × 40/42 × 40 = 80/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
84/80 = 84 × 21/80 × 21 = 1764/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1680 - 1764/1680 = 80 - 1764/1680 = -1684/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -421/420
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