Subtract 42/7 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 6 0/7
36/18 - 42/7 is -4/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 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 7 × 18 = 126,
42/7 = 42 × 18/7 × 18 = 756/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/126 - 756/126 = 252 - 756/126 = -504/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/1
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