Subtract 6/42 from 2/18
2/18 - 6/42 is -2/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/126 - 18/126 = 14 - 18/126 = -4/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/63
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