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Subtract 42/36 from 30/6

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1 6/36

30/6 - 42/36 is 23/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    30/6 = 30 × 6/6 × 6 = 180/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/36 - 42/36 = 180 - 42/36 = 138/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
  6. In mixed form: 35/6

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