Subtract 1/42 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 1/42
25/6 - 1/42 is 29/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
25/6 = 25 × 7/6 × 7 = 175/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
1/42 = 1 × 1/42 × 1 = 1/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/42 - 1/42 = 175 - 1/42 = 174/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/7
- In mixed form: 41/7
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