Subtract 42/36 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 6/36
9/3 - 42/36 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
9/3 = 9 × 12/3 × 12 = 108/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/36 - 42/36 = 108 - 42/36 = 66/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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