Subtract 25/18 from 5/42
1st number: 5/42, 2nd number: 1 7/18
5/42 - 25/18 is -80/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/126 - 175/126 = 15 - 175/126 = -160/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -80/63
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