Subtract 42/36 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/36
35/5 - 42/36 is 35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
35/5 = 35 × 36/5 × 36 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/180 - 210/180 = 1260 - 210/180 = 1050/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
- In mixed form: 55/6
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