Subtract 36/6 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 6 0/6
2/27 - 36/6 is -160/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
36/6 = 36 × 9/6 × 9 = 324/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/54 - 324/54 = 4 - 324/54 = -320/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -160/27
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