Subtract 27/54 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 27/54
42/9 - 27/54 is 25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
42/9 = 42 × 6/9 × 6 = 252/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
27/54 = 27 × 1/54 × 1 = 27/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/54 - 27/54 = 252 - 27/54 = 225/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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