Subtract 72/54 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 18/54
2/36 - 72/54 is -23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 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 54 × 2 = 108,
72/54 = 72 × 2/54 × 2 = 144/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/108 - 144/108 = 6 - 144/108 = -138/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/18
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