Subtract 90/8 from 3/27
1st number: 3/27, 2nd number: 11 2/8
3/27 - 90/8 is -401/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
90/8 = 90 × 27/8 × 27 = 2430/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/216 - 2430/216 = 24 - 2430/216 = -2406/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/36
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