Subtract 42/6 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 7 0/6
25/3 - 42/6 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
25/3 = 25 × 2/3 × 2 = 50/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
42/6 = 42 × 1/6 × 1 = 42/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/6 - 42/6 = 50 - 42/6 = 8/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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