Subtract 36/54 from 8/9
8/9 - 36/54 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
8/9 = 8 × 6/9 × 6 = 48/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
36/54 = 36 × 1/54 × 1 = 36/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/54 - 36/54 = 48 - 36/54 = 12/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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