Subtract 27/72 from 4/42
4/42 - 27/72 is -47/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
4/42 = 4 × 12/42 × 12 = 48/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/504 - 189/504 = 48 - 189/504 = -141/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/168
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