Subtract 1/27 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1/27
12/8 - 1/27 is 79/54.
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,
12/8 = 12 × 27/8 × 27 = 324/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/216 - 8/216 = 324 - 8/216 = 316/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/54
- In mixed form: 125/54
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