Subtract 42/28 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 1 14/28
7/4 - 42/28 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
7/4 = 7 × 7/4 × 7 = 49/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
42/28 = 42 × 1/28 × 1 = 42/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/28 - 42/28 = 49 - 42/28 = 7/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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