Subtract 7/27 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 7/27
72 - 727 is 17554.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
72 = 7 × 272 × 27 = 18954 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
727 = 7 × 227 × 2 = 1454 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18954 - 1454 = 189 - 1454 = 17554 - In mixed form: 31354
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