Subtract 25/42 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 25/42
18/3 - 25/42 is 227/42.
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,
25/42 = 25 × 1/42 × 1 = 25/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/42 - 25/42 = 252 - 25/42 = 227/42 - In mixed form: 517/42
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