Subtract 4/5 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 4/5
27/6 - 4/5 is 37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
27/6 = 27 × 5/6 × 5 = 135/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
4/5 = 4 × 6/5 × 6 = 24/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/30 - 24/30 = 135 - 24/30 = 111/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
- In mixed form: 37/10
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