Subtract 27/49 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 27/49
42/9 - 27/49 is 605/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
42/9 = 42 × 49/9 × 49 = 2058/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
27/49 = 27 × 9/49 × 9 = 243/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/441 - 243/441 = 2058 - 243/441 = 1815/441 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 605/147
- In mixed form: 417/147
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