Subtract 7/36 from 2/6
2/6 - 7/36 is 5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
2/6 = 2 × 6/6 × 6 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/36 - 7/36 = 12 - 7/36 = 5/36
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