Subtract 27/96 from 6/36
6/36 - 27/96 is -11/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
6/36 = 6 × 8/36 × 8 = 48/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/288 - 81/288 = 48 - 81/288 = -33/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/96
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