Subtract 45/9 from 1/42, Solve 1/42

Subtract 45/9 from 1/42

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

1/42 - 45/9 is -209/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 9 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
1/42 = 1 × 3/42 × 3 = 3/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
45/9 = 45 × 14/9 × 14 = 630/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
3/126 - 630/126 = 3 - 630/126 = -627/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/42

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