Subtract 27/6 from 32/4
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 4 3/6
32/4 - 27/6 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
32/4 = 32 × 3/4 × 3 = 96/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
27/6 = 27 × 2/6 × 2 = 54/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/12 - 54/12 = 96 - 54/12 = 42/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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