Subtract 4/27 from 25/8
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 4/27
25/8 - 4/27 is 643/216.
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,
25/8 = 25 × 27/8 × 27 = 675/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
4/27 = 4 × 8/27 × 8 = 32/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/216 - 32/216 = 675 - 32/216 = 643/216 - In mixed form: 2211/216
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