Subtract 14/18 from 27/7
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 14/18
27/7 - 14/18 is 194/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
27/7 = 27 × 18/7 × 18 = 486/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/126 - 98/126 = 486 - 98/126 = 388/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 194/63
- In mixed form: 35/63
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