Subtract 42/18 from 1/9
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 2 6/18
1/9 - 42/18 is -20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
1/9 = 1 × 2/9 × 2 = 2/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
42/18 = 42 × 1/18 × 1 = 42/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/18 - 42/18 = 2 - 42/18 = -40/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/9
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