Subtract 3/6 from 3/27
3/27 - 3/6 is -7/18.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/54 - 27/54 = 6 - 27/54 = -21/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18
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