Subtract 42/36 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/36
16/2 - 42/36 is 41/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
16/2 = 16 × 18/2 × 18 = 288/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/36 - 42/36 = 288 - 42/36 = 246/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/6
- In mixed form: 65/6
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