Subtract 27/18 from 6/42
1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 1 9/18
6/42 - 27/18 is -19/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/126 - 189/126 = 18 - 189/126 = -171/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14
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