Subtract 2/3 from 1/36
1/36 - 2/3 is -23/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
2/3 = 2 × 12/3 × 12 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/36 - 24/36 = 1 - 24/36 = -23/36
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