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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    18/6 = 18 × 14/6 × 14 = 252/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    42/28 = 42 × 3/28 × 3 = 126/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/84 - 126/84 = 252 - 126/84 = 126/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  6. In mixed form: 11/2

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