Subtract 42/28 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1 14/28
18/6 - 42/28 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
18/6 = 18 × 14/6 × 14 = 252/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
42/28 = 42 × 3/28 × 3 = 126/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/84 - 126/84 = 252 - 126/84 = 126/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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