Subtract 4/6 from 6/36
6/36 - 4/6 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
4/6 = 4 × 6/6 × 6 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/36 - 24/36 = 6 - 24/36 = -18/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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