Subtract 1/27 from 5/6
5/6 - 1/27 is 43/54.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 9/6 × 9 = 45/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/54 - 2/54 = 45 - 2/54 = 43/54
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