Subtract 9/27 from 81/2
1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 9/27
81/2 - 9/27 is 241/6.
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,
81/2 = 81 × 27/2 × 27 = 2187/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
9/27 = 9 × 2/27 × 2 = 18/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/54 - 18/54 = 2187 - 18/54 = 2169/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/6
- In mixed form: 401/6
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