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Subtract 56/27 from 42/9

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 2/27

42/9 - 56/27 is 70/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 27 is 27

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
    42/9 = 42 × 3/9 × 3 = 126/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    56/27 = 56 × 1/27 × 1 = 56/27
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/27 - 56/27 = 126 - 56/27 = 70/27
  5. In mixed form: 216/27

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