Subtract 9/28 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 9/28
278 - 928 is 17156.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
278 = 27 × 78 × 7 = 18956 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
928 = 9 × 228 × 2 = 1856 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18956 - 1856 = 189 - 1856 = 17156 - In mixed form: 3356
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