Subtract 42/7 from 2/4
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 6 0/7
2/4 - 42/7 is -11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
42/7 = 42 × 4/7 × 4 = 168/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/28 - 168/28 = 14 - 168/28 = -154/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/2
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