Answers

Subtract 35/81 from 27/8

1^st number: 3 3/8, 2^nd number: 35/81

27/8 - 35/81 is 1907/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
   27/8 = 27 × 81/8 × 81 = 2187/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   35/81 = 35 × 8/81 × 8 = 280/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2187/648 - 280/648 = 2187 - 280/648 = 1907/648
5. In mixed form: 2611/648

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