Subtract 28/81 from 6/36
6/36 - 28/81 is -29/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
6/36 = 6 × 9/36 × 9 = 54/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
28/81 = 28 × 4/81 × 4 = 112/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/324 - 112/324 = 54 - 112/324 = -58/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/162
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