Subtract 8/21 from 1/36
1/36 - 8/21 is -89/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
8/21 = 8 × 12/21 × 12 = 96/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/252 - 96/252 = 7 - 96/252 = -89/252
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