Subtract 36/56 from 28/84
28/84 - 36/56 is -13/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
28/84 = 28 × 2/84 × 2 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/168 - 108/168 = 56 - 108/168 = -52/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/42
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