Subtract 42/9 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 4 6/9
6/4 - 42/9 is -19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
42/9 = 42 × 4/9 × 4 = 168/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/36 - 168/36 = 54 - 168/36 = -114/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6
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