Subtract 12/27 from 4/42
4/42 - 12/27 is -22/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
4/42 = 4 × 9/42 × 9 = 36/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
12/27 = 12 × 14/27 × 14 = 168/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/378 - 168/378 = 36 - 168/378 = -132/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/63
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