Subtract 12/27 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 12/27
6/3 - 12/27 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
6/3 = 6 × 9/3 × 9 = 54/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
12/27 = 12 × 1/27 × 1 = 12/27 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/27 - 12/27 = 54 - 12/27 = 42/27 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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