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Subtract 42/7 from 4/12

1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 6 0/7

4/12 - 42/7 is -17/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    42/7 = 42 × 12/7 × 12 = 504/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/84 - 504/84 = 28 - 504/84 = -476/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/3

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