Subtract 12/49 from 3/42
3/42 - 12/49 is -17/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
12/49 = 12 × 6/49 × 6 = 72/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/294 - 72/294 = 21 - 72/294 = -51/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/98
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