Subtract 1/27 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1/27
56/9 - 1/27 is 167/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
56/9 = 56 × 3/9 × 3 = 168/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
1/27 = 1 × 1/27 × 1 = 1/27 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/27 - 1/27 = 168 - 1/27 = 167/27 - In mixed form: 65/27
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