Subtract 27/14 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 1 13/14
60/6 - 27/14 is 113/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
60/6 = 60 × 7/6 × 7 = 420/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
27/14 = 27 × 3/14 × 3 = 81/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/42 - 81/42 = 420 - 81/42 = 339/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/14
- In mixed form: 81/14
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