Subtract 4/42 from 3/14
314 - 442 is 542.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
314 = 3 × 314 × 3 = 942 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
442 = 4 × 142 × 1 = 442 - Subtract the two like fractions:
942 - 442 = 9 - 442 = 542
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