Subtract 3/18 from 27/3
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 3/18
27/3 - 3/18 is 53/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
27/3 = 27 × 6/3 × 6 = 162/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/18 - 3/18 = 162 - 3/18 = 159/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/6
- In mixed form: 85/6
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