Subtract 36/63 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 36/63
42/5 - 36/63 is 274/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
42/5 = 42 × 63/5 × 63 = 2646/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/315 - 180/315 = 2646 - 180/315 = 2466/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 274/35
- In mixed form: 729/35
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