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Subtract 12/4 from 3/36

1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 3 0/4

3/36 - 12/4 is -35/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    12/4 = 12 × 9/4 × 9 = 108/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/36 - 108/36 = 3 - 108/36 = -105/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12

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