Subtract 10/6 from 81/3
1st number: 27 0/3, 2nd number: 1 4/6
81/3 - 10/6 is 76/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
81/3 = 81 × 2/3 × 2 = 162/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
10/6 = 10 × 1/6 × 1 = 10/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/6 - 10/6 = 162 - 10/6 = 152/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/3
- In mixed form: 251/3
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