Subtract 8/27 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 8/27
148 - 827 is 157108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
148 = 14 × 278 × 27 = 378216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
827 = 8 × 827 × 8 = 64216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378216 - 64216 = 378 - 64216 = 314216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157108
- In mixed form: 149108
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