Subtract 49/96 from 42/36
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 49/96
42/36 - 49/96 is 21/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 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 96 × 3 = 288,
49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/288 - 147/288 = 336 - 147/288 = 189/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/32
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