Subtract 6/27 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 6/27
18/8 - 6/27 is 73/36.
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,
18/8 = 18 × 27/8 × 27 = 486/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/216 - 48/216 = 486 - 48/216 = 438/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/36
- In mixed form: 21/36
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