Subtract 6/8 from 14/27
14/27 - 6/8 is -25/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/216 - 162/216 = 112 - 162/216 = -50/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/108
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