Subtract 42/36 from 54/2
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/36
54/2 - 42/36 is 155/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
54/2 = 54 × 18/2 × 18 = 972/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/36 - 42/36 = 972 - 42/36 = 930/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/6
- In mixed form: 255/6
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