Subtract 6/36 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 6/36
35/27 - 6/36 is 61/54.
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,
35/27 = 35 × 4/27 × 4 = 140/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
6/36 = 6 × 3/36 × 3 = 18/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/108 - 18/108 = 140 - 18/108 = 122/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/54
- In mixed form: 17/54
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