Subtract 42/4 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 10 2/4
7/2 - 42/4 is -7/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
7/2 = 7 × 2/2 × 2 = 14/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
42/4 = 42 × 1/4 × 1 = 42/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/4 - 42/4 = 14 - 42/4 = -28/4 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/1
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