Subtract 48/14 from 2/42
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 3 6/14
2/42 - 48/14 is -71/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
48/14 = 48 × 3/14 × 3 = 144/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/42 - 144/42 = 2 - 144/42 = -142/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/21
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