Subtract 27/3 from 8/36
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 9 0/3
8/36 - 27/3 is -79/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
8/36 = 8 × 1/36 × 1 = 8/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
27/3 = 27 × 12/3 × 12 = 324/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/36 - 324/36 = 8 - 324/36 = -316/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/9
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