Subtract 8/27 from 75/2
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 8/27
75/2 - 8/27 is 2009/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
75/2 = 75 × 27/2 × 27 = 2025/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/54 - 16/54 = 2025 - 16/54 = 2009/54 - In mixed form: 3711/54
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