Subtract 36/6 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 6 0/6
42/5 - 36/6 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/30 - 180/30 = 252 - 180/30 = 72/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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