Subtract 48/27 from 5/8
1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 1 21/27
5/8 - 48/27 is -83/72.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
48/27 = 48 × 8/27 × 8 = 384/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/216 - 384/216 = 135 - 384/216 = -249/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/72
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