Subtract 32/84 from 3/42
3/42 - 32/84 is -13/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
32/84 = 32 × 1/84 × 1 = 32/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/84 - 32/84 = 6 - 32/84 = -26/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/42
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