Subtract 42/27 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 15/27
70/6 - 42/27 is 91/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
70/6 = 70 × 9/6 × 9 = 630/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
42/27 = 42 × 2/27 × 2 = 84/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/54 - 84/54 = 630 - 84/54 = 546/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/9
- In mixed form: 101/9
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