Subtract 1/42 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 1/42
36/10 - 1/42 is 751/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
36/10 = 36 × 21/10 × 21 = 756/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/210 - 5/210 = 756 - 5/210 = 751/210 - In mixed form: 3121/210
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