Subtract 18/42 from 2/4
2/4 - 18/42 is 1/14.
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,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
18/42 = 18 × 2/42 × 2 = 36/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/84 - 36/84 = 42 - 36/84 = 6/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14
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