Subtract 9/24 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 9/24
27/6 - 9/24 is 33/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
27/6 = 27 × 4/6 × 4 = 108/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/24 - 9/24 = 108 - 9/24 = 99/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/8
- In mixed form: 41/8
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