Subtract 12/27 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 12/27
40/6 - 12/27 is 56/9.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/54 - 24/54 = 360 - 24/54 = 336/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/9
- In mixed form: 62/9
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