Subtract 63/27 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 2 9/27
45/8 - 63/27 is 79/24.
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,
45/8 = 45 × 27/8 × 27 = 1215/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/216 - 504/216 = 1215 - 504/216 = 711/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/24
- In mixed form: 37/24
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