Subtract 8/36 from 42/27
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 8/36
42/27 - 8/36 is 4/3.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/108 - 24/108 = 168 - 24/108 = 144/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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