Subtract 4/27 from 3/9
3/9 - 4/27 is 5/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
3/9 = 3 × 3/9 × 3 = 9/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
4/27 = 4 × 1/27 × 1 = 4/27 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/27 - 4/27 = 9 - 4/27 = 5/27
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