Subtract 2/54 from 24/8, Solve 3 0/8

Subtract 2/54 from 24/8

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 2/54

24/8 - 2/54 is 80/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
24/8 = 24 × 27/8 × 27 = 648/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
648/216 - 8/216 = 648 - 8/216 = 640/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
In mixed form: 226/27

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