Subtract 7/42 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 7/42
76 - 742 is 11.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
76 = 7 × 76 × 7 = 4942 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
742 = 7 × 142 × 1 = 742 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4942 - 742 = 49 - 742 = 4242 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11
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