Subtract 2/56 from 1/36
1/36 - 2/56 is -1/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
1/36 = 1 × 14/36 × 14 = 14/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/504 - 18/504 = 14 - 18/504 = -4/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/126
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