Subtract 9/28 from 42/21
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 9/28
42/21 - 9/28 is 47/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
42/21 = 42 × 4/21 × 4 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 27/84 = 168 - 27/84 = 141/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/28
- In mixed form: 119/28
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