Subtract 18/42 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 18/42
27/6 - 18/42 is 57/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 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 42 × 1 = 42,
18/42 = 18 × 1/42 × 1 = 18/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/42 - 18/42 = 189 - 18/42 = 171/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/14
- In mixed form: 41/14
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