Subtract 5/36 from 1/8
1/8 - 5/36 is -1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/72 - 10/72 = 9 - 10/72 = -1/72
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