Subtract 36/42 from 4/12
4/12 - 36/42 is -11/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
36/42 = 36 × 2/42 × 2 = 72/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/84 - 72/84 = 28 - 72/84 = -44/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/21
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