Subtract 42/4 from 6/18
1st number: 6/18, 2nd number: 10 2/4
6/18 - 42/4 is -61/6.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 2/18 × 2 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
42/4 = 42 × 9/4 × 9 = 378/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/36 - 378/36 = 12 - 378/36 = -366/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/6
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