Subtract 21/14 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 7/14
2/36 - 21/14 is -13/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
21/14 = 21 × 18/14 × 18 = 378/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/252 - 378/252 = 14 - 378/252 = -364/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/9
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