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Subtract 6/5 from 1/42

1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 1 1/5

1/42 - 6/5 is -247/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    6/5 = 6 × 42/5 × 42 = 252/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/210 - 252/210 = 5 - 252/210 = -247/210

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