Subtract 2/3 from 9/36
9/36 - 2/3 is -5/12.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
2/3 = 2 × 12/3 × 12 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/36 - 24/36 = 9 - 24/36 = -15/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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