Subtract 42/3 from 1/4
1st number: 1/4, 2nd number: 14 0/3
1/4 - 42/3 is -55/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
1/4 = 1 × 3/4 × 3 = 3/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
42/3 = 42 × 4/3 × 4 = 168/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/12 - 168/12 = 3 - 168/12 = -165/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/4
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