Subtract 1/6 from 75/27
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 1/6
75/27 - 1/6 is 47/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
75/27 = 75 × 2/27 × 2 = 150/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
1/6 = 1 × 9/6 × 9 = 9/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/54 - 9/54 = 150 - 9/54 = 141/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/18
- In mixed form: 211/18
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