Subtract 32/42 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 32/42
48/9 - 32/42 is 32/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
48/9 = 48 × 14/9 × 14 = 672/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
32/42 = 32 × 3/42 × 3 = 96/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/126 - 96/126 = 672 - 96/126 = 576/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/7
- In mixed form: 44/7
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