Subtract 21/5 from 1/36
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 4 1/5
1/36 - 21/5 is -751/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
21/5 = 21 × 36/5 × 36 = 756/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/180 - 756/180 = 5 - 756/180 = -751/180
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