Subtract 84/5 from 3/42
1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 16 4/5
3/42 - 84/5 is -1171/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
84/5 = 84 × 42/5 × 42 = 3528/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/210 - 3528/210 = 15 - 3528/210 = -3513/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1171/70
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