Subtract 4/80 from 3/42
3/42 - 4/80 is 3/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
3/42 = 3 × 40/42 × 40 = 120/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
4/80 = 4 × 21/80 × 21 = 84/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/1680 - 84/1680 = 120 - 84/1680 = 36/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/140
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