Subtract 6/15 from 36/42
36/42 - 6/15 is 16/35.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/210 - 84/210 = 180 - 84/210 = 96/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35
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