Subtract 84/42 from 3/4
1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 2 0/42
3/4 - 84/42 is -5/4.
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,
84/42 = 84 × 2/42 × 2 = 168/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/84 - 168/84 = 63 - 168/84 = -105/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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