Subtract 84/48 from 7/36
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 36/48
7/36 - 84/48 is -14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
7/36 = 7 × 4/36 × 4 = 28/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
84/48 = 84 × 3/48 × 3 = 252/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/144 - 252/144 = 28 - 252/144 = -224/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/9
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