Subtract 50/27 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 1 23/27
158 - 5027 is 5216.
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,
158 = 15 × 278 × 27 = 405216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
5027 = 50 × 827 × 8 = 400216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405216 - 400216 = 405 - 400216 = 5216
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