Subtract 2/28 from 36/63
36/63 - 2/28 is 1/2.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/252 - 18/252 = 144 - 18/252 = 126/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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