Subtract 1/8 from 32/27
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 1/8
32/27 - 1/8 is 229/216.
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,
32/27 = 32 × 8/27 × 8 = 256/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/216 - 27/216 = 256 - 27/216 = 229/216 - In mixed form: 113/216
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