Subtract 54/42 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 1 12/42
49/9 - 54/42 is 262/63.
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,
49/9 = 49 × 14/9 × 14 = 686/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
54/42 = 54 × 3/42 × 3 = 162/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/126 - 162/126 = 686 - 162/126 = 524/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 262/63
- In mixed form: 410/63
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