Subtract 42/16 from 1/36, Solve 1/36

Subtract 42/16 from 1/36

1^st number: 1/36, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

1/36 - 42/16 is -187/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
1/36 = 1 × 4/36 × 4 = 4/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
42/16 = 42 × 9/16 × 9 = 378/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
4/144 - 378/144 = 4 - 378/144 = -374/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/72

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