Subtract 16/27 from 42/36
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 16/27
42/36 - 16/27 is 31/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
42/36 = 42 × 3/36 × 3 = 126/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/108 - 64/108 = 126 - 64/108 = 62/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/54
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