Subtract 5/36 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 5/36
42/35 - 5/36 is 191/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
42/35 = 42 × 36/35 × 36 = 1512/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
5/36 = 5 × 35/36 × 35 = 175/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/1260 - 175/1260 = 1512 - 175/1260 = 1337/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/180
- In mixed form: 111/180
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