Subtract 9/42 from 5/6
56 - 942 is 1321.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
56 = 5 × 76 × 7 = 3542 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
942 = 9 × 142 × 1 = 942 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3542 - 942 = 35 - 942 = 2642 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1321
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