Subtract 18/27 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 18/27
9/4 - 18/27 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
9/4 = 9 × 27/4 × 27 = 243/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/108 - 72/108 = 243 - 72/108 = 171/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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