Subtract 42/15 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 2 12/15
36/14 - 42/15 is -8/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
36/14 = 36 × 15/14 × 15 = 540/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
42/15 = 42 × 14/15 × 14 = 588/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/210 - 588/210 = 540 - 588/210 = -48/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35
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