Subtract 8/27 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 8/27
14/4 - 8/27 is 173/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
14/4 = 14 × 27/4 × 27 = 378/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/108 - 32/108 = 378 - 32/108 = 346/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/54
- In mixed form: 311/54
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