Subtract 7/42 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 7/42
27/2 - 7/42 is 40/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
27/2 = 27 × 21/2 × 21 = 567/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
7/42 = 7 × 1/42 × 1 = 7/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/42 - 7/42 = 567 - 7/42 = 560/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
- In mixed form: 131/3
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