Subtract 27/42 from 4/9
49 - 2742 is -25126.
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,
49 = 4 × 149 × 14 = 56126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
2742 = 27 × 342 × 3 = 81126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56126 - 81126 = 56 - 81126 = -25126
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