Subtract 36/27 from 6/54
1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 1 9/27
6/54 - 36/27 is -11/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
36/27 = 36 × 2/27 × 2 = 72/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/54 - 72/54 = 6 - 72/54 = -66/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/9
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