Subtract 36/7 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 5 1/7
14/6 - 36/7 is -59/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
36/7 = 36 × 6/7 × 6 = 216/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/42 - 216/42 = 98 - 216/42 = -118/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/21
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