Subtract 3/9 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 3/9
42/12 - 3/9 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
42/12 = 42 × 3/12 × 3 = 126/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/36 - 12/36 = 126 - 12/36 = 114/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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