Subtract 42/9 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 4 6/9
45/6 - 42/9 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
45/6 = 45 × 3/6 × 3 = 135/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
42/9 = 42 × 2/9 × 2 = 84/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/18 - 84/18 = 135 - 84/18 = 51/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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