Answers

Subtract 48/6 from 27/8

1^st number: 3 3/8, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

27/8 - 48/6 is -37/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   27/8 = 27 × 3/8 × 3 = 81/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   48/6 = 48 × 4/6 × 4 = 192/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/24 - 192/24 = 81 - 192/24 = -111/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/8

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