Subtract 16/56 from 5/36
5/36 - 16/56 is -37/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
5/36 = 5 × 14/36 × 14 = 70/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/504 - 144/504 = 70 - 144/504 = -74/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/252
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