Subtract 42/4 from 5/18
1st number: 5/18, 2nd number: 10 2/4
5/18 - 42/4 is -92/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
42/4 = 42 × 9/4 × 9 = 378/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/36 - 378/36 = 10 - 378/36 = -368/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -92/9
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