Subtract 1/42 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1/42
18/3 - 1/42 is 251/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
18/3 = 18 × 14/3 × 14 = 252/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
1/42 = 1 × 1/42 × 1 = 1/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/42 - 1/42 = 252 - 1/42 = 251/42 - In mixed form: 541/42
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