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Subtract 9/36 from 42/25

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 9/36

42/25 - 9/36 is 143/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    42/25 = 42 × 36/25 × 36 = 1512/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/900 - 225/900 = 1512 - 225/900 = 1287/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/100
  6. In mixed form: 143/100

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