Subtract 15/42 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 15/42
32/6 - 15/42 is 209/42.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 7/6 × 7 = 224/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/42 - 15/42 = 224 - 15/42 = 209/42 - In mixed form: 441/42
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