Subtract 49/6 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 8 1/6
42/3 - 49/6 is 35/6.
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,
49/6 = 49 × 1/6 × 1 = 49/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/6 - 49/6 = 84 - 49/6 = 35/6 - In mixed form: 55/6
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