Subtract 5/4 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1 1/4
42/6 - 5/4 is 23/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
42/6 = 42 × 2/6 × 2 = 84/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
5/4 = 5 × 3/4 × 3 = 15/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/12 - 15/12 = 84 - 15/12 = 69/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/4
- In mixed form: 53/4
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