Subtract 42/14 from 2/84
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 3 0/14
2/84 - 42/14 is -125/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/84 - 252/84 = 2 - 252/84 = -250/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/42
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