Subtract 36/28 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 8/28
2/63 - 36/28 is -79/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
36/28 = 36 × 9/28 × 9 = 324/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/252 - 324/252 = 8 - 324/252 = -316/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/63
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