Subtract 14/7 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 2 0/7
27/6 - 14/7 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
14/7 = 14 × 6/7 × 6 = 84/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/42 - 84/42 = 189 - 84/42 = 105/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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