Subtract 3/42 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 3/42
63/9 - 3/42 is 97/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
63/9 = 63 × 14/9 × 14 = 882/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/126 - 9/126 = 882 - 9/126 = 873/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/14
- In mixed form: 613/14
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