Subtract 21/42 from 10/36
10/36 - 21/42 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
21/42 = 21 × 6/42 × 6 = 126/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/252 - 126/252 = 70 - 126/252 = -56/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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