Subtract 42/7 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 6 0/7
2/36 - 42/7 is -107/18.
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,
42/7 = 42 × 36/7 × 36 = 1512/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/252 - 1512/252 = 14 - 1512/252 = -1498/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/18
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