Subtract 20/8 from 24/27
1st number: 24/27, 2nd number: 2 4/8
24/27 - 20/8 is -29/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
24/27 = 24 × 8/27 × 8 = 192/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
20/8 = 20 × 27/8 × 27 = 540/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/216 - 540/216 = 192 - 540/216 = -348/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/18
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