Subtract 25/42 from 4/36
4/36 - 25/42 is -61/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
25/42 = 25 × 6/42 × 6 = 150/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/252 - 150/252 = 28 - 150/252 = -122/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/126
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