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Subtract 10/18 from 27/6

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 10/18

27/6 - 10/18 is 71/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    27/6 = 27 × 3/6 × 3 = 81/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/18 - 10/18 = 81 - 10/18 = 71/18
  5. In mixed form: 317/18

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