Subtract 6/27 from 3/42
342 - 627 is -19126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
342 = 3 × 942 × 9 = 27378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
627 = 6 × 1427 × 14 = 84378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27378 - 84378 = 27 - 84378 = -57378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19126
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