Subtract 8/27 from 36/40
36/40 - 8/27 is 163/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
36/40 = 36 × 27/40 × 27 = 972/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
8/27 = 8 × 40/27 × 40 = 320/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/1080 - 320/1080 = 972 - 320/1080 = 652/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/270
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