Subtract 72/42 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 1 30/42
40/9 - 72/42 is 172/63.
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,
40/9 = 40 × 14/9 × 14 = 560/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
72/42 = 72 × 3/42 × 3 = 216/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/126 - 216/126 = 560 - 216/126 = 344/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/63
- In mixed form: 246/63
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