Subtract 14/36 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 14/36
42/9 - 14/36 is 77/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
42/9 = 42 × 4/9 × 4 = 168/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/36 - 14/36 = 168 - 14/36 = 154/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/18
- In mixed form: 45/18
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