Subtract 56/75 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 56/75
42/9 - 56/75 is 98/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/225 - 168/225 = 1050 - 168/225 = 882/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/25
- In mixed form: 323/25
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