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Subtract 14/36 from 1/7

1/7 - 14/36 is -31/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    1/7 = 1 × 36/7 × 36 = 36/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/252 - 98/252 = 36 - 98/252 = -62/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/126

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