Subtract 2/42 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 2/42
36/9 - 2/42 is 83/21.
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,
36/9 = 36 × 14/9 × 14 = 504/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/126 - 6/126 = 504 - 6/126 = 498/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/21
- In mixed form: 320/21
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