Subtract 40/42 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 40/42
14/12 - 40/42 is 3/14.
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,
14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
40/42 = 40 × 2/42 × 2 = 80/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/84 - 80/84 = 98 - 80/84 = 18/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14
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