Subtract 2/7 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 2/7
9/6 - 2/7 is 17/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
9/6 = 9 × 7/6 × 7 = 63/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
2/7 = 2 × 6/7 × 6 = 12/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/42 - 12/42 = 63 - 12/42 = 51/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
- In mixed form: 13/14
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