Subtract 8/54 from 27/49
27/49 - 8/54 is 533/1323.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
27/49 = 27 × 54/49 × 54 = 1458/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
8/54 = 8 × 49/54 × 49 = 392/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/2646 - 392/2646 = 1458 - 392/2646 = 1066/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 533/1323
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