Subtract 15/27 from 8/36
8/36 - 15/27 is -1/3.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/108 - 60/108 = 24 - 60/108 = -36/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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