Subtract 42/36 from 6/28
1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 1 6/36
6/28 - 42/36 is -20/21.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
42/36 = 42 × 7/36 × 7 = 294/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/252 - 294/252 = 54 - 294/252 = -240/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/21
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