Subtract 42/14 from 63/42
1st number: 1 21/42, 2nd number: 3 0/14
63/42 - 42/14 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
63/42 = 63 × 1/42 × 1 = 63/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
42/14 = 42 × 3/14 × 3 = 126/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/42 - 126/42 = 63 - 126/42 = -63/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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