Subtract 64/42 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 1 22/42
14/4 - 64/42 is 83/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
64/42 = 64 × 2/42 × 2 = 128/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/84 - 128/84 = 294 - 128/84 = 166/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/42
- In mixed form: 141/42
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