Subtract 18/6 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 3 0/6
42/4 - 18/6 is 15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
42/4 = 42 × 3/4 × 3 = 126/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
18/6 = 18 × 2/6 × 2 = 36/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/12 - 36/12 = 126 - 36/12 = 90/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
- In mixed form: 71/2
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