Subtract 28/7 from 3/42
1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 4 0/7
3/42 - 28/7 is -55/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
3/42 = 3 × 1/42 × 1 = 3/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
28/7 = 28 × 6/7 × 6 = 168/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/42 - 168/42 = 3 - 168/42 = -165/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/14
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