Subtract 42/6 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 7 0/6
7/3 - 42/6 is -14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
7/3 = 7 × 2/3 × 2 = 14/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
42/6 = 42 × 1/6 × 1 = 42/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/6 - 42/6 = 14 - 42/6 = -28/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/3
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