Subtract 21/36 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 21/36
42/25 - 21/36 is 329/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
42/25 = 42 × 36/25 × 36 = 1512/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/900 - 525/900 = 1512 - 525/900 = 987/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/300
- In mixed form: 129/300
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