Subtract 3/18 from 9/7
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 3/18
9/7 - 3/18 is 47/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
9/7 = 9 × 18/7 × 18 = 162/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/126 - 21/126 = 162 - 21/126 = 141/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/42
- In mixed form: 15/42
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