Subtract 1/42 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1/42
122 - 142 is 25142.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
122 = 12 × 212 × 21 = 25242 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
142 = 1 × 142 × 1 = 142 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25242 - 142 = 252 - 142 = 25142 - In mixed form: 54142
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