Subtract 2/42 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 2/42
36/18 - 2/42 is 41/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
36/18 = 36 × 7/18 × 7 = 252/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/126 - 6/126 = 252 - 6/126 = 246/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
- In mixed form: 120/21
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