Subtract 9/42 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 9/42
72/28 - 9/42 is 33/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
72/28 = 72 × 3/28 × 3 = 216/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
9/42 = 9 × 2/42 × 2 = 18/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/84 - 18/84 = 216 - 18/84 = 198/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/14
- In mixed form: 25/14
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