Subtract 1/6 from 12/27
12/27 - 1/6 is 5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
1/6 = 1 × 9/6 × 9 = 9/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/54 - 9/54 = 24 - 9/54 = 15/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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