Subtract 42/64 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 42/64
42/6 - 42/64 is 203/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
42/6 = 42 × 32/6 × 32 = 1344/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/192 - 126/192 = 1344 - 126/192 = 1218/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/32
- In mixed form: 611/32
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