Subtract 40/8 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 5 0/8
27/6 - 40/8 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
27/6 = 27 × 4/6 × 4 = 108/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
40/8 = 40 × 3/8 × 3 = 120/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/24 - 120/24 = 108 - 120/24 = -12/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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