Subtract 7/27 from 5/36
5/36 - 7/27 is -13/108.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 3/36 × 3 = 15/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/108 - 28/108 = 15 - 28/108 = -13/108
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