Subtract 12/42 from 4/5
45 - 1242 is 1835.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
45 = 4 × 425 × 42 = 168210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1242 = 12 × 542 × 5 = 60210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168210 - 60210 = 168 - 60210 = 108210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1835
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