Subtract 9/36 from 10/14
10/14 - 9/36 is 13/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
10/14 = 10 × 18/14 × 18 = 180/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/252 - 63/252 = 180 - 63/252 = 117/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/28
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