Subtract 9/27 from 18/7
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 9/27
18/7 - 9/27 is 47/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
18/7 = 18 × 27/7 × 27 = 486/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
9/27 = 9 × 7/27 × 7 = 63/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/189 - 63/189 = 486 - 63/189 = 423/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/21
- In mixed form: 25/21
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