Subtract 8/36 from 27/56
27/56 - 8/36 is 131/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
8/36 = 8 × 14/36 × 14 = 112/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/504 - 112/504 = 243 - 112/504 = 131/504
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