Subtract 1/3 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1/3
42 - 13 is 53.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
42 = 4 × 32 × 3 = 126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
13 = 1 × 23 × 2 = 26 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126 - 26 = 12 - 26 = 106 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53
- In mixed form: 123
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