Subtract 84/27 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 3 3/27
32/6 - 84/27 is 20/9.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 9/6 × 9 = 288/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
84/27 = 84 × 2/27 × 2 = 168/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/54 - 168/54 = 288 - 168/54 = 120/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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