Subtract 27/42 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 27/42
90/9 - 27/42 is 131/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
90/9 = 90 × 14/9 × 14 = 1260/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
27/42 = 27 × 3/42 × 3 = 81/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/126 - 81/126 = 1260 - 81/126 = 1179/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/14
- In mixed form: 95/14
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