Subtract 2/27 from 48/24
1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 2/27
48/24 - 2/27 is 52/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
48/24 = 48 × 9/24 × 9 = 432/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/216 - 16/216 = 432 - 16/216 = 416/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/27
- In mixed form: 125/27
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