Subtract 3/81 from 1/36
1/36 - 3/81 is -1/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
1/36 = 1 × 9/36 × 9 = 9/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
3/81 = 3 × 4/81 × 4 = 12/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/324 - 12/324 = 9 - 12/324 = -3/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/108
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