Subtract 7/36 from 5/27
5/27 - 7/36 is -1/108.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
7/36 = 7 × 3/36 × 3 = 21/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/108 - 21/108 = 20 - 21/108 = -1/108
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