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Subtract 7/42 from 6/2

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 7/42

6/2 - 7/42 is 17/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    6/2 = 6 × 21/2 × 21 = 126/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    7/42 = 7 × 1/42 × 1 = 7/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/42 - 7/42 = 126 - 7/42 = 119/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
  6. In mixed form: 25/6

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