Subtract 1/27 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 1/27
18/4 - 1/27 is 241/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
18/4 = 18 × 27/4 × 27 = 486/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/108 - 4/108 = 486 - 4/108 = 482/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/54
- In mixed form: 425/54
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