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Subtract 4/27 from 7/36

7/36 - 4/27 is 5/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    7/36 = 7 × 3/36 × 3 = 21/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/108 - 16/108 = 21 - 16/108 = 5/108

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