Subtract 9/36 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 9/36
35/27 - 9/36 is 113/108.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 3/36 × 3 = 27/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/108 - 27/108 = 140 - 27/108 = 113/108 - In mixed form: 15/108
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