Subtract 42/9 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 4 6/9
25/2 - 42/9 is 47/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
25/2 = 25 × 9/2 × 9 = 225/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
42/9 = 42 × 2/9 × 2 = 84/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/18 - 84/18 = 225 - 84/18 = 141/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/6
- In mixed form: 75/6
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