Subtract 14/5 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 4/5
42/9 - 14/5 is 28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
14/5 = 14 × 9/5 × 9 = 126/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/45 - 126/45 = 210 - 126/45 = 84/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/15
- In mixed form: 113/15
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