Subtract 27/24 from 3/6
1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 1 3/24
3/6 - 27/24 is -5/8.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 4/6 × 4 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
27/24 = 27 × 1/24 × 1 = 27/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/24 - 27/24 = 12 - 27/24 = -15/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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