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Subtract 2/56 from 1/36

1/36 - 2/56 is -1/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    1/36 = 1 × 14/36 × 14 = 14/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/504 - 18/504 = 14 - 18/504 = -4/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/126

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