Subtract 21/6 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 3 3/6
2/36 - 21/6 is -31/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
21/6 = 21 × 6/6 × 6 = 126/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/36 - 126/36 = 2 - 126/36 = -124/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/9
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