Subtract 54/9 from 27/40
1st number: 27/40, 2nd number: 6 0/9
27/40 - 54/9 is -213/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
54/9 = 54 × 40/9 × 40 = 2160/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/360 - 2160/360 = 243 - 2160/360 = -1917/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -213/40
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