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Subtract 2/42 from 1/3

1/3 - 2/42 is 2/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    1/3 = 1 × 14/3 × 14 = 14/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/42 - 2/42 = 14 - 2/42 = 12/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7

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