Subtract 75/27 from 56/2
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 2 21/27
56/2 - 75/27 is 227/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
56/2 = 56 × 27/2 × 27 = 1512/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
75/27 = 75 × 2/27 × 2 = 150/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/54 - 150/54 = 1512 - 150/54 = 1362/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/9
- In mixed form: 252/9
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