Subtract 32/9 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 3 5/9
42/28 - 32/9 is -37/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
42/28 = 42 × 9/28 × 9 = 378/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
32/9 = 32 × 28/9 × 28 = 896/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/252 - 896/252 = 378 - 896/252 = -518/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/18
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