Subtract 3/27 from 3/42
3/42 - 3/27 is -5/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
3/42 = 3 × 9/42 × 9 = 27/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
3/27 = 3 × 14/27 × 14 = 42/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/378 - 42/378 = 27 - 42/378 = -15/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/126
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