Subtract 18/28 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 18/28
27/6 - 18/28 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
27/6 = 27 × 14/6 × 14 = 378/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/84 - 54/84 = 378 - 54/84 = 324/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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