Subtract 42/36 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/36
45/5 - 42/36 is 47/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
45/5 = 45 × 36/5 × 36 = 1620/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/180 - 210/180 = 1620 - 210/180 = 1410/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/6
- In mixed form: 75/6
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