Subtract 42/45 from 28/3, Solve 9 1/3

Subtract 42/45 from 28/3

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 42/45

28/3 - 42/45 is 42/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
28/3 = 28 × 15/3 × 15 = 420/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/45 - 42/45 = 420 - 42/45 = 378/45
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
In mixed form: 82/5

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