Subtract 14/27 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 14/27
56/6 - 14/27 is 238/27.
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,
56/6 = 56 × 9/6 × 9 = 504/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/54 - 28/54 = 504 - 28/54 = 476/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 238/27
- In mixed form: 822/27
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