Subtract 7/27 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 7/27
356 - 727 is 30154.
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,
356 = 35 × 96 × 9 = 31554 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
727 = 7 × 227 × 2 = 1454 - Subtract the two like fractions:
31554 - 1454 = 315 - 1454 = 30154 - In mixed form: 53154
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