Subtract 42/15 from 36/42
1st number: 36/42, 2nd number: 2 12/15
36/42 - 42/15 is -68/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
42/15 = 42 × 14/15 × 14 = 588/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/210 - 588/210 = 180 - 588/210 = -408/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/35
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