Subtract 3/27 from 4/6
46 - 327 is 59.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
46 = 4 × 96 × 9 = 3654 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
327 = 3 × 227 × 2 = 654 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3654 - 654 = 36 - 654 = 3054 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59
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