Subtract 2/3 from 42/36
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 2/3
42/36 - 2/3 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 3 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 3 × 12 = 36,
2/3 = 2 × 12/3 × 12 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/36 - 24/36 = 42 - 24/36 = 18/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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