Subtract 84/16 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 5 4/16
2/36 - 84/16 is -187/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
84/16 = 84 × 9/16 × 9 = 756/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/144 - 756/144 = 8 - 756/144 = -748/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/36
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