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Subtract 1/3 from 42/6

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1/3

42/6 - 1/3 is 20/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    42/6 = 42 × 1/6 × 1 = 42/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    1/3 = 1 × 2/3 × 2 = 2/6
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/6 - 2/6 = 42 - 2/6 = 40/6
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  6. In mixed form: 62/3

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