Subtract 27/36 from 4/9
4/9 - 27/36 is -11/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/36 - 27/36 = 16 - 27/36 = -11/36
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