Subtract 36/63 from 42/7
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 36/63
42/7 - 36/63 is 38/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
42/7 = 42 × 9/7 × 9 = 378/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
36/63 = 36 × 1/63 × 1 = 36/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/63 - 36/63 = 378 - 36/63 = 342/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/7
- In mixed form: 53/7
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