Subtract 27/14 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 1 13/14
36/2 - 27/14 is 225/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
36/2 = 36 × 7/2 × 7 = 252/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
27/14 = 27 × 1/14 × 1 = 27/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/14 - 27/14 = 252 - 27/14 = 225/14 - In mixed form: 161/14
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