Subtract 36/54 from 1/6
1/6 - 36/54 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
1/6 = 1 × 9/6 × 9 = 9/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
36/54 = 36 × 1/54 × 1 = 36/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/54 - 36/54 = 9 - 36/54 = -27/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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