Subtract 8/21 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 8/21
27/8 - 8/21 is 503/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
27/8 = 27 × 21/8 × 21 = 567/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/168 - 64/168 = 567 - 64/168 = 503/168 - In mixed form: 2167/168
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