Subtract 3/42 from 42/96
42/96 - 3/42 is 41/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
3/42 = 3 × 16/42 × 16 = 48/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/672 - 48/672 = 294 - 48/672 = 246/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/112
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