Subtract 42/6 from 3/12
1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 7 0/6
3/12 - 42/6 is -27/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
3/12 = 3 × 1/12 × 1 = 3/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
42/6 = 42 × 2/6 × 2 = 84/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/12 - 84/12 = 3 - 84/12 = -81/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/4
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