Subtract 24/27 from 3/18
3/18 - 24/27 is -13/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
3/18 = 3 × 3/18 × 3 = 9/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/54 - 48/54 = 9 - 48/54 = -39/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/18
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