Subtract 7/9 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 7/9
42/12 - 7/9 is 49/18.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/36 - 28/36 = 126 - 28/36 = 98/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/18
- In mixed form: 213/18
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