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Subtract 27/3 from 4/36

1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 9 0/3

4/36 - 27/3 is -80/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 3 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    4/36 = 4 × 1/36 × 1 = 4/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    27/3 = 27 × 12/3 × 12 = 324/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/36 - 324/36 = 4 - 324/36 = -320/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -80/9

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