Subtract 48/27 from 4/36
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 1 21/27
4/36 - 48/27 is -5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
4/36 = 4 × 3/36 × 3 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
48/27 = 48 × 4/27 × 4 = 192/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/108 - 192/108 = 12 - 192/108 = -180/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3
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