Subtract 1/4 from 3/27
3/27 - 1/4 is -5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
1/4 = 1 × 27/4 × 27 = 27/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/108 - 27/108 = 12 - 27/108 = -15/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36
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