Subtract 4/42 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 4/42
92 - 442 is 18542.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
92 = 9 × 212 × 21 = 18942 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
442 = 4 × 142 × 1 = 442 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18942 - 442 = 189 - 442 = 18542 - In mixed form: 41742
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