Subtract 48/30 from 27/8, Solve 3 3/8

Subtract 48/30 from 27/8

1^st number: 3 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

27/8 - 48/30 is 71/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
48/30 = 48 × 4/30 × 4 = 192/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
405/120 - 192/120 = 405 - 192/120 = 213/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40

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