Subtract 2/18 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 2/18
42/3 - 2/18 is 125/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
42/3 = 42 × 6/3 × 6 = 252/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/18 - 2/18 = 252 - 2/18 = 250/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/9
- In mixed form: 138/9
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