Subtract 4/27 from 4/9
49 - 427 is 827.
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,
49 = 4 × 39 × 3 = 1227 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
427 = 4 × 127 × 1 = 427 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1227 - 427 = 12 - 427 = 827
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