Subtract 27/3 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 9 0/3
40/8 - 27/3 is -4/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
40/8 = 40 × 3/8 × 3 = 120/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
27/3 = 27 × 8/3 × 8 = 216/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/24 - 216/24 = 120 - 216/24 = -96/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/1
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