Subtract 10/8 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1 2/8
27/9 - 10/8 is 7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
27/9 = 27 × 8/9 × 8 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/72 - 90/72 = 216 - 90/72 = 126/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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