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Subtract 30/9 from 6/42

1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 3 3/9

6/42 - 30/9 is -67/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    30/9 = 30 × 14/9 × 14 = 420/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/126 - 420/126 = 18 - 420/126 = -402/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/21

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