Subtract 25/27 from 14/36
14/36 - 25/27 is -29/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
25/27 = 25 × 4/27 × 4 = 100/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/108 - 100/108 = 42 - 100/108 = -58/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/54
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