Subtract 24/54 from 3/36
3/36 - 24/54 is -13/36.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 3/36 × 3 = 9/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
24/54 = 24 × 2/54 × 2 = 48/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/108 - 48/108 = 9 - 48/108 = -39/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/36
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