Subtract 25/27 from 2/36, Solve 2/36

Subtract 25/27 from 2/36

2/36 - 25/27 is -47/54.

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,
25/27 = 25 × 4/27 × 4 = 100/108
Subtract the two like fractions:
6/108 - 100/108 = 6 - 100/108 = -94/108
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/54

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