Subtract 5/3 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1 2/3
278 - 53 is 4124.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
278 = 27 × 38 × 3 = 8124 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
53 = 5 × 83 × 8 = 4024 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8124 - 4024 = 81 - 4024 = 4124 - In mixed form: 11724
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