Subtract 6/3 from 42/72
1st number: 42/72, 2nd number: 2 0/3
42/72 - 6/3 is -17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 3 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
6/3 = 6 × 24/3 × 24 = 144/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/72 - 144/72 = 42 - 144/72 = -102/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12
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