Subtract 42/3 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 14 0/3
84/12 - 42/3 is -7/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
84/12 = 84 × 1/12 × 1 = 84/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
42/3 = 42 × 4/3 × 4 = 168/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/12 - 168/12 = 84 - 168/12 = -84/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/1
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