Subtract 42/9 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 4 6/9
32/5 - 42/9 is 26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
32/5 = 32 × 9/5 × 9 = 288/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/45 - 210/45 = 288 - 210/45 = 78/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
- In mixed form: 111/15
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