Subtract 27/49 from 2/8, Solve 2/8

Subtract 27/49 from 2/8

2/8 - 27/49 is -59/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
2/8 = 2 × 49/8 × 49 = 98/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
27/49 = 27 × 8/49 × 8 = 216/392
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/392 - 216/392 = 98 - 216/392 = -118/392
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/196

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