Subtract 27/36 from 6/12
6/12 - 27/36 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/36 - 27/36 = 18 - 27/36 = -9/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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