Subtract 5/8 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 5/8
27/6 - 5/8 is 31/8.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/24 - 15/24 = 108 - 15/24 = 93/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/8
- In mixed form: 37/8
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