Subtract 10/9 from 42/75
1st number: 42/75, 2nd number: 1 1/9
42/75 - 10/9 is -124/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
42/75 = 42 × 3/75 × 3 = 126/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/225 - 250/225 = 126 - 250/225 = -124/225
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