Subtract 6/48 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 6/48
27/18 - 6/48 is 11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
27/18 = 27 × 8/18 × 8 = 216/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/144 - 18/144 = 216 - 18/144 = 198/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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