Subtract 3/9 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 3/9
27/4 - 3/9 is 77/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
27/4 = 27 × 9/4 × 9 = 243/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/36 - 12/36 = 243 - 12/36 = 231/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/12
- In mixed form: 65/12
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