Subtract 5/6 from 2/42
2/42 - 5/6 is -11/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 6 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 6 × 7 = 42,
5/6 = 5 × 7/6 × 7 = 35/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/42 - 35/42 = 2 - 35/42 = -33/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14
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