Subtract 24/72 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 24/72
27/6 - 24/72 is 25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
27/6 = 27 × 12/6 × 12 = 324/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
24/72 = 24 × 1/72 × 1 = 24/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/72 - 24/72 = 324 - 24/72 = 300/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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