Subtract 18/56 from 6/36
6/36 - 18/56 is -13/84.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 14/36 × 14 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/504 - 162/504 = 84 - 162/504 = -78/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/84
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