Subtract 42/3 from 9/12
1st number: 9/12, 2nd number: 14 0/3
9/12 - 42/3 is -53/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
42/3 = 42 × 4/3 × 4 = 168/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/12 - 168/12 = 9 - 168/12 = -159/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/4
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