Subtract 27/14 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 1 13/14
18/4 - 27/14 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
18/4 = 18 × 7/4 × 7 = 126/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
27/14 = 27 × 2/14 × 2 = 54/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/28 - 54/28 = 126 - 54/28 = 72/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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