Subtract 36/81 from 14/36
14/36 - 36/81 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
14/36 = 14 × 9/36 × 9 = 126/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
36/81 = 36 × 4/81 × 4 = 144/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/324 - 144/324 = 126 - 144/324 = -18/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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