Subtract 2/27 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 2/27
96/6 - 2/27 is 430/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
96/6 = 96 × 9/6 × 9 = 864/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/54 - 4/54 = 864 - 4/54 = 860/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 430/27
- In mixed form: 1525/27
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