Subtract 16/7 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 2 2/7
2/36 - 16/7 is -281/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
16/7 = 16 × 36/7 × 36 = 576/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/252 - 576/252 = 14 - 576/252 = -562/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -281/126
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