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Subtract 30/27 from 81/6

1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 1 3/27

81/6 - 30/27 is 223/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    81/6 = 81 × 9/6 × 9 = 729/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    30/27 = 30 × 2/27 × 2 = 60/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    729/54 - 60/54 = 729 - 60/54 = 669/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/18
  6. In mixed form: 127/18

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