Subtract 6/84 from 42/63
42/63 - 6/84 is 25/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/252 - 18/252 = 168 - 18/252 = 150/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/42
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