Subtract 42/36 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 1 6/36
32/9 - 42/36 is 43/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
32/9 = 32 × 4/9 × 4 = 128/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/36 - 42/36 = 128 - 42/36 = 86/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/18
- In mixed form: 27/18
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