Subtract 8/36 from 6/27
6/27 - 8/36 is 0/1.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/108 - 24/108 = 24 - 24/108 = 0/108 - The answer is 0
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