Subtract 10/36 from 6/42
6/42 - 10/36 is -17/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
6/42 = 6 × 6/42 × 6 = 36/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/252 - 70/252 = 36 - 70/252 = -34/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/126
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