Subtract 42/10 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 4 2/10
12/9 - 42/10 is -43/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/90 - 378/90 = 120 - 378/90 = -258/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/15
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