Subtract 70/42 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 28/42
2/36 - 70/42 is -29/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 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 42 × 6 = 252,
70/42 = 70 × 6/42 × 6 = 420/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/252 - 420/252 = 14 - 420/252 = -406/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/18
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