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Subtract 1/4 from 27/9

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1/4

27/9 - 1/4 is 11/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    27/9 = 27 × 4/9 × 4 = 108/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    1/4 = 1 × 9/4 × 9 = 9/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/36 - 9/36 = 108 - 9/36 = 99/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
  6. In mixed form: 23/4

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