Subtract 10/36 from 24/27
24/27 - 10/36 is 11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
24/27 = 24 × 4/27 × 4 = 96/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
10/36 = 10 × 3/36 × 3 = 30/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/108 - 30/108 = 96 - 30/108 = 66/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18
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