Subtract 9/42 from 2/9
2/9 - 9/42 is 1/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
9/42 = 9 × 3/42 × 3 = 27/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/126 - 27/126 = 28 - 27/126 = 1/126
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