Subtract 14/36 from 60/7
1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 14/36
60/7 - 14/36 is 1031/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
60/7 = 60 × 36/7 × 36 = 2160/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/252 - 98/252 = 2160 - 98/252 = 2062/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1031/126
- In mixed form: 823/126
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