Subtract 48/27 from 2/8
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 21/27
2/8 - 48/27 is -55/36.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 27/8 × 27 = 54/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
48/27 = 48 × 8/27 × 8 = 384/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/216 - 384/216 = 54 - 384/216 = -330/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/36
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