Subtract 42/36 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 1 6/36
84/9 - 42/36 is 49/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
84/9 = 84 × 4/9 × 4 = 336/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/36 - 42/36 = 336 - 42/36 = 294/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/6
- In mixed form: 81/6
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