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Subtract 7/12 from 42/36

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 7/12

42/36 - 7/12 is 7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/36 - 21/36 = 42 - 21/36 = 21/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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