Subtract 27/42 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 27/42
42/6 - 27/42 is 89/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
42/6 = 42 × 7/6 × 7 = 294/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
27/42 = 27 × 1/42 × 1 = 27/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/42 - 27/42 = 294 - 27/42 = 267/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/14
- In mixed form: 65/14
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