Subtract 3/18 from 27/28
27/28 - 3/18 is 67/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
3/18 = 3 × 14/18 × 14 = 42/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/252 - 42/252 = 243 - 42/252 = 201/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/84
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