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Subtract 2/7 from 1/36

1/36 - 2/7 is -65/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    2/7 = 2 × 36/7 × 36 = 72/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/252 - 72/252 = 7 - 72/252 = -65/252

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