Subtract 14/27 from 6/12
6/12 - 14/27 is -1/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/108 - 56/108 = 54 - 56/108 = -2/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/54
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