Subtract 15/9 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1 6/9
42/4 - 15/9 is 53/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
42/4 = 42 × 9/4 × 9 = 378/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/36 - 60/36 = 378 - 60/36 = 318/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/6
- In mixed form: 85/6
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