Subtract 14/7 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 2 0/7
27/4 - 14/7 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
27/4 = 27 × 7/4 × 7 = 189/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
14/7 = 14 × 4/7 × 4 = 56/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/28 - 56/28 = 189 - 56/28 = 133/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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