Subtract 10/6 from 1/27
1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 1 4/6
1/27 - 10/6 is -44/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
10/6 = 10 × 9/6 × 9 = 90/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/54 - 90/54 = 2 - 90/54 = -88/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/27
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