Subtract 25/42 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 25/42
35/9 - 25/42 is 415/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
35/9 = 35 × 14/9 × 14 = 490/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
25/42 = 25 × 3/42 × 3 = 75/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/126 - 75/126 = 490 - 75/126 = 415/126 - In mixed form: 337/126
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