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Subtract 7/8 from 1/27

1/27 - 7/8 is -181/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    7/8 = 7 × 27/8 × 27 = 189/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/216 - 189/216 = 8 - 189/216 = -181/216

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