Answers

Subtract 84/81 from 8/36

1^st number: 8/36, 2^nd number: 1 3/81

8/36 - 84/81 is -22/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   8/36 = 8 × 9/36 × 9 = 72/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   84/81 = 84 × 4/81 × 4 = 336/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/324 - 336/324 = 72 - 336/324 = -264/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/27

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