Subtract 42/4 from 3/21
1st number: 3/21, 2nd number: 10 2/4
3/21 - 42/4 is -145/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
3/21 = 3 × 4/21 × 4 = 12/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/84 - 882/84 = 12 - 882/84 = -870/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/14
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