Subtract 42/9 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 4 6/9
10/3 - 42/9 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
10/3 = 10 × 3/3 × 3 = 30/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
42/9 = 42 × 1/9 × 1 = 42/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/9 - 42/9 = 30 - 42/9 = -12/9 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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