Subtract 27/56 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 27/56
54/6 - 27/56 is 477/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
54/6 = 54 × 28/6 × 28 = 1512/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/168 - 81/168 = 1512 - 81/168 = 1431/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 477/56
- In mixed form: 829/56
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