Subtract 96/72 from 6/42
1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 1 24/72
6/42 - 96/72 is -25/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
6/42 = 6 × 12/42 × 12 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
96/72 = 96 × 7/72 × 7 = 672/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/504 - 672/504 = 72 - 672/504 = -600/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/21
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