Subtract 12/27 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 12/27
36/18 - 12/27 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
36/18 = 36 × 3/18 × 3 = 108/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/54 - 24/54 = 108 - 24/54 = 84/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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