Subtract 6/18 from 48/27
1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 6/18
48/27 - 6/18 is 13/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
48/27 = 48 × 2/27 × 2 = 96/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
6/18 = 6 × 3/18 × 3 = 18/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/54 - 18/54 = 96 - 18/54 = 78/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/9
- In mixed form: 14/9
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