Subtract 24/27 from 25/8
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 24/27
25/8 - 24/27 is 161/72.
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,
25/8 = 25 × 27/8 × 27 = 675/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
24/27 = 24 × 8/27 × 8 = 192/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/216 - 192/216 = 675 - 192/216 = 483/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/72
- In mixed form: 217/72
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