Subtract 14/7 from 6/27
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 2 0/7
6/27 - 14/7 is -16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
14/7 = 14 × 27/7 × 27 = 378/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/189 - 378/189 = 42 - 378/189 = -336/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9
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