Subtract 5/42 from 7/9
7/9 - 5/42 is 83/126.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 14/9 × 14 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/126 - 15/126 = 98 - 15/126 = 83/126
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