Subtract 36/54 from 5/84
5/84 - 36/54 is -17/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
5/84 = 5 × 9/84 × 9 = 45/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
36/54 = 36 × 14/54 × 14 = 504/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/756 - 504/756 = 45 - 504/756 = -459/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/28
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