Subtract 72/80 from 4/42
4/42 - 72/80 is -169/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
4/42 = 4 × 40/42 × 40 = 160/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
72/80 = 72 × 21/80 × 21 = 1512/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/1680 - 1512/1680 = 160 - 1512/1680 = -1352/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/210
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