Subtract 4/9 from 4/6
46 - 49 is 29.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
46 = 4 × 36 × 3 = 1218 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
49 = 4 × 29 × 2 = 818 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1218 - 818 = 12 - 818 = 418 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29
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