Subtract 30/36 from 4/27
4/27 - 30/36 is -37/54.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
30/36 = 30 × 3/36 × 3 = 90/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/108 - 90/108 = 16 - 90/108 = -74/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/54
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