Subtract 25/12 from 2/42
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 2 1/12
2/42 - 25/12 is -57/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
25/12 = 25 × 7/12 × 7 = 175/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/84 - 175/84 = 4 - 175/84 = -171/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/28
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