Subtract 32/6 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 5 2/6
42/4 - 32/6 is 31/6.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 2/6 × 2 = 64/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/12 - 64/12 = 126 - 64/12 = 62/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
- In mixed form: 51/6
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