Subtract 4/27 from 6/36
6/36 - 4/27 is 1/54.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 3/36 × 3 = 18/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/108 - 16/108 = 18 - 16/108 = 2/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/54
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