Subtract 6/27 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 6/27
18/12 - 6/27 is 23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
18/12 = 18 × 9/12 × 9 = 162/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/108 - 24/108 = 162 - 24/108 = 138/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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