Subtract 49/27 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 22/27
156 - 4927 is 3754.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
156 = 15 × 96 × 9 = 13554 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4927 = 49 × 227 × 2 = 9854 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13554 - 9854 = 135 - 9854 = 3754
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