Subtract 3/84 from 84/2, Solve 42 0/2

Subtract 3/84 from 84/2

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/84

84/2 - 3/84 is 1175/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
84/2 = 84 × 42/2 × 42 = 3528/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/84 - 3/84 = 3528 - 3/84 = 3525/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1175/28
In mixed form: 4127/28

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