Subtract 42/27 from 75/36
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 1 15/27
75/36 - 42/27 is 19/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
75/36 = 75 × 3/36 × 3 = 225/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/108 - 168/108 = 225 - 168/108 = 57/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/36
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