Subtract 5/7 from 8/36
8/36 - 5/7 is -31/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/252 - 180/252 = 56 - 180/252 = -124/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/63
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