Subtract 30/48 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 30/48
27/8 - 30/48 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
27/8 = 27 × 6/8 × 6 = 162/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/48 - 30/48 = 162 - 30/48 = 132/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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