Subtract 21/25 from 10/36
10/36 - 21/25 is -253/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
10/36 = 10 × 25/36 × 25 = 250/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
21/25 = 21 × 36/25 × 36 = 756/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/900 - 756/900 = 250 - 756/900 = -506/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/450
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