Subtract 27/18 from 2/6
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 9/18
2/6 - 27/18 is -7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
27/18 = 27 × 1/18 × 1 = 27/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/18 - 27/18 = 6 - 27/18 = -21/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6
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