Subtract 36/42 from 3/4
3/4 - 36/42 is -3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
3/4 = 3 × 21/4 × 21 = 63/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
36/42 = 36 × 2/42 × 2 = 72/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/84 - 72/84 = 63 - 72/84 = -9/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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