Subtract 3/42 from 7/18
7/18 - 3/42 is 20/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
7/18 = 7 × 7/18 × 7 = 49/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/126 - 9/126 = 49 - 9/126 = 40/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63
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