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Subtract 3/27 from 9/4

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 3/27

9/4 - 3/27 is 77/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    9/4 = 9 × 27/4 × 27 = 243/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    243/108 - 12/108 = 243 - 12/108 = 231/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/36
  6. In mixed form: 25/36

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