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Subtract 2/27 from 48/7

1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 2/27

48/7 - 2/27 is 1282/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    48/7 = 48 × 27/7 × 27 = 1296/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1296/189 - 14/189 = 1296 - 14/189 = 1282/189
  5. In mixed form: 6148/189

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