Subtract 36/9 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 4 0/9
75/12 - 36/9 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
75/12 = 75 × 3/12 × 3 = 225/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
36/9 = 36 × 4/9 × 4 = 144/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/36 - 144/36 = 225 - 144/36 = 81/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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