Subtract 21/5 from 14/36
1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 4 1/5
14/36 - 21/5 is -343/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
21/5 = 21 × 36/5 × 36 = 756/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/180 - 756/180 = 70 - 756/180 = -686/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -343/90
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