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Subtract 42/3 from 5/36

1st number: 5/36, 2nd number: 14 0/3

5/36 - 42/3 is -499/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 3 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    42/3 = 42 × 12/3 × 12 = 504/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/36 - 504/36 = 5 - 504/36 = -499/36

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