Subtract 42/4 from 6/27
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 10 2/4
6/27 - 42/4 is -185/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
42/4 = 42 × 27/4 × 27 = 1134/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/108 - 1134/108 = 24 - 1134/108 = -1110/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/18
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