Subtract 49/5 from 6/42
1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 9 4/5
6/42 - 49/5 is -338/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
49/5 = 49 × 42/5 × 42 = 2058/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/210 - 2058/210 = 30 - 2058/210 = -2028/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -338/35
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