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Subtract 3/42 from 49/12

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 3/42

49/12 - 3/42 is 337/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    49/12 = 49 × 7/12 × 7 = 343/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    343/84 - 6/84 = 343 - 6/84 = 337/84
  5. In mixed form: 41/84

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