Subtract 2/6 from 6/42
6/42 - 2/6 is -4/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
6/42 = 6 × 1/42 × 1 = 6/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/42 - 14/42 = 6 - 14/42 = -8/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/21
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