Subtract 6/27 from 7/9
79 - 627 is 59.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
79 = 7 × 39 × 3 = 2127 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
627 = 6 × 127 × 1 = 627 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2127 - 627 = 21 - 627 = 1527 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59
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