Subtract 5/6 from 9/42
9/42 - 5/6 is -13/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
9/42 = 9 × 1/42 × 1 = 9/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
5/6 = 5 × 7/6 × 7 = 35/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/42 - 35/42 = 9 - 35/42 = -26/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/21
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