Subtract 35/36 from 15/28
15/28 - 35/36 is -55/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/252 - 245/252 = 135 - 245/252 = -110/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/126
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