Subtract 1/4 from 4/36
4/36 - 1/4 is -5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
4/36 = 4 × 1/36 × 1 = 4/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
1/4 = 1 × 9/4 × 9 = 9/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/36 - 9/36 = 4 - 9/36 = -5/36
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