Subtract 10/42 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 10/42
96 - 1042 is 5342.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
96 = 9 × 76 × 7 = 6342 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
1042 = 10 × 142 × 1 = 1042 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6342 - 1042 = 63 - 1042 = 5342 - In mixed form: 11142
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