Subtract 96/42 from 6/40
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 2 12/42
6/40 - 96/42 is -299/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
6/40 = 6 × 21/40 × 21 = 126/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
96/42 = 96 × 20/42 × 20 = 1920/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/840 - 1920/840 = 126 - 1920/840 = -1794/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -299/140
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