Subtract 6/28 from 7/27
7/27 - 6/28 is 17/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
7/27 = 7 × 28/27 × 28 = 196/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
6/28 = 6 × 27/28 × 27 = 162/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/756 - 162/756 = 196 - 162/756 = 34/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/378
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