Subtract 3/27 from 6/14
614 - 327 is 2063.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
614 = 6 × 2714 × 27 = 162378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
327 = 3 × 1427 × 14 = 42378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162378 - 42378 = 162 - 42378 = 120378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2063
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