Subtract 3/36 from 7/42
7/42 - 3/36 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
7/42 = 7 × 6/42 × 6 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/252 - 21/252 = 42 - 21/252 = 21/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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