Subtract 42/36 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 1 6/36
49/5 - 42/36 is 259/30.
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,
49/5 = 49 × 36/5 × 36 = 1764/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/180 - 210/180 = 1764 - 210/180 = 1554/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/30
- In mixed form: 819/30
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