Subtract 4/42 from 1/12
112 - 442 is -184.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
112 = 1 × 712 × 7 = 784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
442 = 4 × 242 × 2 = 884 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784 - 884 = 7 - 884 = -184
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