Subtract 48/27 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 21/27
8/2 - 48/27 is 20/9.
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,
8/2 = 8 × 27/2 × 27 = 216/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
48/27 = 48 × 2/27 × 2 = 96/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/54 - 96/54 = 216 - 96/54 = 120/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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