Subtract 27/54 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 27/54
54/6 - 27/54 is 17/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
54/6 = 54 × 9/6 × 9 = 486/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
27/54 = 27 × 1/54 × 1 = 27/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/54 - 27/54 = 486 - 27/54 = 459/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/2
- In mixed form: 81/2
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