Subtract 12/81 from 6/42
6/42 - 12/81 is -1/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
6/42 = 6 × 27/42 × 27 = 162/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
12/81 = 12 × 14/81 × 14 = 168/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/1134 - 168/1134 = 162 - 168/1134 = -6/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/189
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