Subtract 90/27 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 3 9/27
18/8 - 90/27 is -13/12.
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,
90/27 = 90 × 8/27 × 8 = 720/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/216 - 720/216 = 486 - 720/216 = -234/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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