Subtract 2/3 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 2/3
42/6 - 2/3 is 19/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
42/6 = 42 × 1/6 × 1 = 42/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
2/3 = 2 × 2/3 × 2 = 4/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/6 - 4/6 = 42 - 4/6 = 38/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
- In mixed form: 61/3
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