Subtract 12/27 from 1/8
1/8 - 12/27 is -23/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/216 - 96/216 = 27 - 96/216 = -69/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/72
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