Subtract 72/56 from 7/36
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 16/56
7/36 - 72/56 is -275/252.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 14/36 × 14 = 98/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
72/56 = 72 × 9/56 × 9 = 648/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/504 - 648/504 = 98 - 648/504 = -550/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -275/252
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