Subtract 75/84 from 36/56
36/56 - 75/84 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
75/84 = 75 × 2/84 × 2 = 150/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/168 - 150/168 = 108 - 150/168 = -42/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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