Subtract 60/8 from 2/27, Solve 2/27

Subtract 60/8 from 2/27

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

2/27 - 60/8 is -401/54.

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,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
60/8 = 60 × 27/8 × 27 = 1620/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
16/216 - 1620/216 = 16 - 1620/216 = -1604/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/54

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