Subtract 42/36 from 15/18
1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 1 6/36
15/18 - 42/36 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
15/18 = 15 × 2/18 × 2 = 30/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/36 - 42/36 = 30 - 42/36 = -12/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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