Subtract 1/32 from 42/36
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1/32
42/36 - 1/32 is 109/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
42/36 = 42 × 8/36 × 8 = 336/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/288 - 9/288 = 336 - 9/288 = 327/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/96
- In mixed form: 113/96
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