Subtract 12/63 from 5/42
5/42 - 12/63 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/126 - 24/126 = 15 - 24/126 = -9/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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