Subtract 21/49 from 15/36
15/36 - 21/49 is -1/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
21/49 = 21 × 36/49 × 36 = 756/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1764 - 756/1764 = 735 - 756/1764 = -21/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84
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