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Subtract 48/54 from 27/4

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 48/54

27/4 - 48/54 is 211/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    27/4 = 27 × 27/4 × 27 = 729/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    48/54 = 48 × 2/54 × 2 = 96/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    729/108 - 96/108 = 729 - 96/108 = 633/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/36
  6. In mixed form: 531/36

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