Subtract 2/42 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 2/42
54/12 - 2/42 is 187/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
54/12 = 54 × 7/12 × 7 = 378/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/84 - 4/84 = 378 - 4/84 = 374/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/42
- In mixed form: 419/42
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