Subtract 10/27 from 49/36
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 10/27
49/36 - 10/27 is 107/108.
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,
49/36 = 49 × 3/36 × 3 = 147/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
10/27 = 10 × 4/27 × 4 = 40/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/108 - 40/108 = 147 - 40/108 = 107/108
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