Subtract 6/54 from 10/27
10/27 - 6/54 is 7/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
10/27 = 10 × 2/27 × 2 = 20/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/54 - 6/54 = 20 - 6/54 = 14/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/27
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