Subtract 6/5 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 1/5
42/9 - 6/5 is 52/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
6/5 = 6 × 9/5 × 9 = 54/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/45 - 54/45 = 210 - 54/45 = 156/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/15
- In mixed form: 37/15
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