Subtract 7/8 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 7/8
429 - 78 is 9124.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
429 = 42 × 89 × 8 = 33672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
78 = 7 × 98 × 9 = 6372 - Subtract the two like fractions:
33672 - 6372 = 336 - 6372 = 27372 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9124
- In mixed form: 31924
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