Subtract 28/27 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 1/27
6/24 - 28/27 is -85/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
6/24 = 6 × 9/24 × 9 = 54/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
28/27 = 28 × 8/27 × 8 = 224/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/216 - 224/216 = 54 - 224/216 = -170/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/108
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