Subtract 4/42 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 4/42
72/9 - 4/42 is 166/21.
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,
72/9 = 72 × 14/9 × 14 = 1008/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
4/42 = 4 × 3/42 × 3 = 12/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/126 - 12/126 = 1008 - 12/126 = 996/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/21
- In mixed form: 719/21
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