Subtract 4/42 from 3/4
34 - 442 is 5584.
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,
34 = 3 × 214 × 21 = 6384 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
442 = 4 × 242 × 2 = 884 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6384 - 884 = 63 - 884 = 5584
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