Subtract 12/5 from 4/42
1st number: 4/42, 2nd number: 2 2/5
4/42 - 12/5 is -242/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
12/5 = 12 × 42/5 × 42 = 504/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/210 - 504/210 = 20 - 504/210 = -484/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -242/105
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