Subtract 45/6 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 7 3/6
42/3 - 45/6 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
42/3 = 42 × 2/3 × 2 = 84/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
45/6 = 45 × 1/6 × 1 = 45/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/6 - 45/6 = 84 - 45/6 = 39/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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