Subtract 9/27 from 3/6
3/6 - 9/27 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
9/27 = 9 × 2/27 × 2 = 18/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/54 - 18/54 = 27 - 18/54 = 9/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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