Subtract 48/36 from 2/7
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 12/36
2/7 - 48/36 is -22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
2/7 = 2 × 36/7 × 36 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
48/36 = 48 × 7/36 × 7 = 336/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/252 - 336/252 = 72 - 336/252 = -264/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/21
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