Subtract 2/42 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 2/42
27/6 - 2/42 is 187/42.
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,
27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/42 - 2/42 = 189 - 2/42 = 187/42 - In mixed form: 419/42
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