Subtract 1/36 from 42/27
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1/36
42/27 - 1/36 is 55/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
1/36 = 1 × 3/36 × 3 = 3/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/108 - 3/108 = 168 - 3/108 = 165/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/36
- In mixed form: 119/36
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