Subtract 24/27 from 35/6, Solve 5 5/6

Subtract 24/27 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 24/27

35/6 - 24/27 is 89/18.

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,
35/6 = 35 × 9/6 × 9 = 315/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/54 - 48/54 = 315 - 48/54 = 267/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/18
In mixed form: 417/18

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad