Subtract 4/9 from 7/36
7/36 - 4/9 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/36 - 16/36 = 7 - 16/36 = -9/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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