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Subtract 2/42 from 14/4

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 2/42

14/4 - 2/42 is 145/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/84 - 4/84 = 294 - 4/84 = 290/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/42
  6. In mixed form: 319/42

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