Subtract 42/6 from 4/12
1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 7 0/6
4/12 - 42/6 is -20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
4/12 = 4 × 1/12 × 1 = 4/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
42/6 = 42 × 2/6 × 2 = 84/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/12 - 84/12 = 4 - 84/12 = -80/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/3
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