Subtract 18/5 from 7/42
1st number: 7/42, 2nd number: 3 3/5
7/42 - 18/5 is -103/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
18/5 = 18 × 42/5 × 42 = 756/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/210 - 756/210 = 35 - 756/210 = -721/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/30
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