Subtract 36/84 from 5/18
5/18 - 36/84 is -19/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
5/18 = 5 × 14/18 × 14 = 70/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
36/84 = 36 × 3/84 × 3 = 108/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/252 - 108/252 = 70 - 108/252 = -38/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/126
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