Subtract 24/28 from 6/36
6/36 - 24/28 is -29/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/252 - 216/252 = 42 - 216/252 = -174/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/42
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