Subtract 14/63 from 5/36
5/36 - 14/63 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/252 - 56/252 = 35 - 56/252 = -21/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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