Subtract 6/28 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 6/28
42/18 - 6/28 is 89/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
42/18 = 42 × 14/18 × 14 = 588/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/252 - 54/252 = 588 - 54/252 = 534/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/42
- In mixed form: 25/42
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