Subtract 9/4 from 7/42
1st number: 7/42, 2nd number: 2 1/4
7/42 - 9/4 is -25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
7/42 = 7 × 2/42 × 2 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
9/4 = 9 × 21/4 × 21 = 189/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/84 - 189/84 = 14 - 189/84 = -175/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/12
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