Subtract 3/36 from 5/28
5/28 - 3/36 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/252 - 21/252 = 45 - 21/252 = 24/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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