Subtract 49/28 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 21/28
42/9 - 49/28 is 35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
42/9 = 42 × 28/9 × 28 = 1176/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
49/28 = 49 × 9/28 × 9 = 441/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/252 - 441/252 = 1176 - 441/252 = 735/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
- In mixed form: 211/12
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