Subtract 2/27 from 2/36
2/36 - 2/27 is -1/54.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/108 - 8/108 = 6 - 8/108 = -2/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/54
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