Subtract 3/12 from 1/36
1/36 - 3/12 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 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 12 × 3 = 36,
3/12 = 3 × 3/12 × 3 = 9/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/36 - 9/36 = 1 - 9/36 = -8/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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