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Subtract 3/27 from 1/8

1/8 - 3/27 is 1/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/216 - 24/216 = 27 - 24/216 = 3/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/72

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