Subtract 5/27 from 28/8
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 5/27
28/8 - 5/27 is 179/54.
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,
28/8 = 28 × 27/8 × 27 = 756/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/216 - 40/216 = 756 - 40/216 = 716/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/54
- In mixed form: 317/54
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