Subtract 9/36 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 9/36
42/15 - 9/36 is 51/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
42/15 = 42 × 12/15 × 12 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/180 - 45/180 = 504 - 45/180 = 459/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/20
- In mixed form: 211/20
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