Subtract 1/4 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1/4
42 - 14 is 74.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
42 = 4 × 22 × 2 = 84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
14 = 1 × 14 × 1 = 14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84 - 14 = 8 - 14 = 74 - In mixed form: 134
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