Subtract 8/42 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 8/42
109 - 842 is 5863.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
109 = 10 × 149 × 14 = 140126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
842 = 8 × 342 × 3 = 24126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140126 - 24126 = 140 - 24126 = 116126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5863
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