Subtract 42/9 from 80/4
1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 4 6/9
80/4 - 42/9 is 46/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
80/4 = 80 × 9/4 × 9 = 720/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
42/9 = 42 × 4/9 × 4 = 168/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/36 - 168/36 = 720 - 168/36 = 552/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/3
- In mixed form: 151/3
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