Subtract 12/7 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 1 5/7
36/6 - 12/7 is 30/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
36/6 = 36 × 7/6 × 7 = 252/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
12/7 = 12 × 6/7 × 6 = 72/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/42 - 72/42 = 252 - 72/42 = 180/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
- In mixed form: 42/7
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