Subtract 42/27 from 2/4
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 15/27
2/4 - 42/27 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/108 - 168/108 = 54 - 168/108 = -114/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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