Subtract 35/27 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 1 8/27
458 - 3527 is 935216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
458 = 45 × 278 × 27 = 1215216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
3527 = 35 × 827 × 8 = 280216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215216 - 280216 = 1215 - 280216 = 935216 - In mixed form: 471216
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