Subtract 42/72 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 42/72
36/2 - 42/72 is 209/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
36/2 = 36 × 36/2 × 36 = 1296/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/72 - 42/72 = 1296 - 42/72 = 1254/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/12
- In mixed form: 175/12
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