Subtract 9/42 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 9/42
15/2 - 9/42 is 51/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
15/2 = 15 × 21/2 × 21 = 315/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
9/42 = 9 × 1/42 × 1 = 9/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/42 - 9/42 = 315 - 9/42 = 306/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/7
- In mixed form: 72/7
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