Subtract 6/48 from 2/27, Solve 2/27

Subtract 6/48 from 2/27

2/27 - 6/48 is -11/216.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
2/27 = 2 × 16/27 × 16 = 32/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
6/48 = 6 × 9/48 × 9 = 54/432
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/432 - 54/432 = 32 - 54/432 = -22/432
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/216

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