Subtract 6/18 from 5/36
5/36 - 6/18 is -7/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
6/18 = 6 × 2/18 × 2 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/36 - 12/36 = 5 - 12/36 = -7/36
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