Subtract 2/27 from 28/18
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 2/27
28/18 - 2/27 is 40/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
28/18 = 28 × 3/18 × 3 = 84/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/54 - 4/54 = 84 - 4/54 = 80/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
- In mixed form: 113/27
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