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Subtract 8/27 from 10/6

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 8/27

10/6 - 8/27 is 37/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    10/6 = 10 × 9/6 × 9 = 90/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/54 - 16/54 = 90 - 16/54 = 74/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/27
  6. In mixed form: 110/27

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