Subtract 54/8 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 6 6/8
4/3 - 54/8 is -65/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
4/3 = 4 × 8/3 × 8 = 32/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
54/8 = 54 × 3/8 × 3 = 162/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/24 - 162/24 = 32 - 162/24 = -130/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/12
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