Subtract 10/7 from 2/36, Solve 2/36

Subtract 10/7 from 2/36

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

2/36 - 10/7 is -173/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
10/7 = 10 × 36/7 × 36 = 360/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/252 - 360/252 = 14 - 360/252 = -346/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/126

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