Subtract 3/27 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 3/27
108 - 327 is 4136.
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,
108 = 10 × 278 × 27 = 270216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
327 = 3 × 827 × 8 = 24216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270216 - 24216 = 270 - 24216 = 246216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4136
- In mixed form: 1536
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