Subtract 27/54 from 63/36
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 27/54
63/36 - 27/54 is 5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
63/36 = 63 × 3/36 × 3 = 189/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/108 - 54/108 = 189 - 54/108 = 135/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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