Subtract 12/9 from 42/36
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1 3/9
42/36 - 12/9 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
12/9 = 12 × 4/9 × 4 = 48/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/36 - 48/36 = 42 - 48/36 = -6/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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