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Subtract 2/9 from 3/36

3/36 - 2/9 is -5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
    2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/36 - 8/36 = 3 - 8/36 = -5/36

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