Subtract 30/12 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 6/12
42/9 - 30/12 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 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 12 × 3 = 36,
30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/36 - 90/36 = 168 - 90/36 = 78/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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