Subtract 27/42 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 27/42
6/3 - 27/42 is 19/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
6/3 = 6 × 14/3 × 14 = 84/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
27/42 = 27 × 1/42 × 1 = 27/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/42 - 27/42 = 84 - 27/42 = 57/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/14
- In mixed form: 15/14
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