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Subtract 14/27 from 15/6

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 14/27

15/6 - 14/27 is 107/54.

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,
    15/6 = 15 × 9/6 × 9 = 135/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/54 - 28/54 = 135 - 28/54 = 107/54
  5. In mixed form: 153/54

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