Subtract 2/84 from 42/14
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 2/84
42/14 - 2/84 is 125/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/84 - 2/84 = 252 - 2/84 = 250/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/42
- In mixed form: 241/42
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