Subtract 42/7 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 6 0/7
45/6 - 42/7 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
45/6 = 45 × 7/6 × 7 = 315/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
42/7 = 42 × 6/7 × 6 = 252/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/42 - 252/42 = 315 - 252/42 = 63/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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